Adkinson v. State

Appellant seeks review of the judgment and sentence entered based upon his nolo contendré plea. We affirm the judgment and sentence without comment. However, for the reasons that follow, we reverse the order denying Appellant’s motion to withdraw his plea and remand for the trial court to enter an order dismissing the motion for lack of jurisdiction.

Appellant filed his notice of appeal in this case on August 17, 2009.* Eight days later, on August 25, 2009, Appellant filed a pro se motion to withdraw his plea. On September 25, 2009, the trial court entered an order summarily denying the motion…