Doby v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of forgery in the first degree and two counts of subornation of false swearing and was sentenced to 10 years on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently. The defendant filed this appeal pro se. Held:

1. The State’s attorney has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal arguing that “a guilty plea and sentence entered thereon waives the defendant’s right to appeal.” Under the particular facts and circumstances of the case sub judice this argument is without merit. A direct appeal from a conviction based on a guilty plea…