State v. Morones

HAYS, Justice.

Alex R. Morones plead guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to two counts of sale of a narcotic drug. He was sentenced to serve not less than 10 nor more than 15 years in the Arizona State Prison. This court has jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 47(e) (5), Rules of the Supreme Court.

Appellant argues that his plea of guilty should be set aside due to the trial court’s failure to comply with Rule 17.2(b), 1973 Rules of Criminal Procedure. At the time of his plea, appellant was advised by the court that “The crime of sale of narcotic drugs is punishable from five years to life in the…