Soto v. State

GREEN, O.L., Jr., Associate Judge.

William Soto appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea to the charge of trafficking in over 400 grams of cocaine. We reverse.

The state and Soto engaged in a plea bargain whereby Soto agreed to render substantial assistance as provided for in section 893.135(3), Florida Statutes (1985).1 A general discussion which ensued during the course of the plea proceeding reflects that Soto’s commitment encompassed the instant case and other criminal investigations to be conducted by a named law enforcement officer.

Soto later…