State v. McDonald

Beier, J.:

Clinton McDonald appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea, filed after sentencing for possession of drug paraphernalia. We affirm the denial of the motion to withdraw plea but remand for resentencing.

McDonald was charged with possession with intent to sell, deliver, or distribute methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Initially represented by Jason King, McDonald entered into a plea agreement. He agreed to plead guilty to the paraphernalia charge in exchange for the State’s dismissal of the other charge and its recommendation that…