Hall v. State

Kevin Hall appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief. In one of seven grounds of error, Hall claims that his plea was involuntary because counsel affirmatively misinformed him of the legal effect an arrest would have upon the status of his probation. We reverse and remand for the court to address this single issue.

While on probation Hall was charged with battering his girlfriend. During the trial for the offense, the victim recanted her testimony and Hall was acquitted of all charges. Hall claims that prior to the subsequent revocation of probation hearing he was…