Bouie v. State

Confession of Error

Kelvin Bouie appeals his convictions and sentences for sale of cocaine, contending that the sentences imposed exceed the maximum allowed under the plea agreement. The State concedes that defendant-appellant’s point is well taken.

In April 1996, defendant entered into a plea agreement which provided that if defendant were found to be a habitual felony offender, then his sentence would not exceed eight years. The plea agreement was approved by the court. In May 1996, defendant was found to be a habitual felony offender. The court imposed a sentence consisting of eight years…