United States v. Max Allen Ellison

FLAUM, Circuit Judge.

Defendant Max Allen Ellison appeals from the district court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his pleas of guilty prior to acceptance of the plea agreement by the court. The district court’s decision is reversed and remanded for further proceedings.

Defendant was charged in three separate indictments with kidnapping, receiving ransom money, violating the Hobbs Act, interstate transportation of a firearm to commit a felony, carrying a firearm in a federal crime of violence, interstate transportation of stolen property, and attempted escape. Counsel was appointed and…