Jones v. State

On direct appeal from judgments of conviction and consequent sentences, Tavaris Jones argues that the trial court abused its discretion in denying his request, made prior to the imposition of sentence, that he be permitted to withdraw his previously entered no contest plea. We reverse.

Appellant was charged by information with possession of cannabis in violation of section 893.13(6)(a), Florida Statutes (2003) and resisting an officer without violence, in violation of section 843.02, Florida Statutes (2003). At the plea hearing on March 2, 2004, appellant pleaded no contest “without an…