Hubbard v. Commonwealth

HUMPHREYS, Judge.

Johnny R. Hubbard (“Hubbard”) entered a guilty plea for first-degree murder in violation of Code § 18.2-32 which the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth (“circuit court”) accepted. Prior to sentencing, Hubbard filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, and the circuit court denied the motion. On appeal, Hubbard argues that the circuit court erred in denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea.

I. Background

On September 23, 2010, Hubbard appeared before the circuit court and pled guilty to first-degree murder in violation of Code § 18.2-32. His guilty plea was made…