Norman v. State

MORRIS, Judge.

John L. Norman appeals his judgments and sentences for driving with license suspended as a habitual offender and grand theft of a motor vehicle. He specifically challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to withdraw plea after sentencing filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.170(0- Under the facts of this case, when Norman failed to return from a furlough and appear at sentencing as agreed, the trial court was not required to allow Norman to withdraw his plea and could impose the maximum legal sentence. Accordingly, the trial court properly denied…