Johnson v. State

GUNN, Judge.

Movant appeals from the denial of his motion to vacate or set aside his sentence under Rule 27.261 or to permit him to withdraw his guilty plea under Rule 27:25.2 The trial court determined that movant’s guilty pleas were voluntarily and understandingly made and that his counsel accurately advised him regarding the possible consequences of proceeding to trial, including the effect a prior marijuana conviction could have on the sentence imposed. We affirm.

On December 12, 1977, movant pleaded guilty to four counts of selling heroin. His record indicated a prior felony conviction for…