Jezierski v. State

Young, J., with whom Steffen, J. joins,

dissenting:

Appellant was charged with five counts of child abuse. Four of the charges were dismissed in return for a guilty plea. The State also agreed not to make any sentencing recommendation. During the court’s canvass prior to the entry of appellant’s plea, defense counsel informed the court that: “One of the reasons he is pleading guilty to this offense would be so that he does not stand trial on the other offenses which carry additional and greater penalties.” Appellant then informed the court that his plea was freely and voluntarily given. He…