Foster v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Willie Leonard Foster, pro se, appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion to withdraw a guilty plea. Foster was charged with rape and two counts of battery, and pled not guilty. A jury trial was scheduled, but on the trial date, instead of proceeding with the trial, Foster pled guilty to aggravated assault and two battery counts as part of a negotiated plea. The trial court sentenced Foster to ten years, to serve three in prison. Foster later filed a timely motion to withdraw his guilty plea, but after a hearing, the trial court denied the motion. Foster contends…