Gipson v. State

Ricky Gipson appeals the order denying his motion to withdraw plea. We reverse and remand with directions to dismiss the motion for lack of jurisdiction.

Mr. Gipson pleaded guilty in two separate cases. The trial court entered judgments and sentences. Several days later, Mr. Gipson filed a notice of appeal. Thereafter, he filed a pro se motion to withdraw plea, asserting that his pleas were involuntary. See Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.170(l). The trial court summarily denied the motion, finding that no relief was warranted.

The trial court erred in denying the motion to withdraw plea; the notice of…