State v. Holman

We granted the State of Alabama's petition for certiorari in this case to determine whether the trial judge erred in denying Robert Holman's motion to withdraw his guilty plea. The Court of Criminal Appeals held that he did and reversed,486 So.2d 497. The facts, as set out in its opinion, are as follows:

"Robert Holman was charged with selling drugs in violation of the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act. His attorney, Mr. David Luker, negotiated a plea bargain with Deputy District Attorney Rod Nelson. The sentencing agreement was that upon a plea of guilty, Holman would receive a…