Bowling v. State

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

In 2006, Jessica Bowling agreed to plead guilty to class A felony neglect of a dependent, and the State agreed to a cap of forty years on the executed portion of her sentence. Along with the plea agreement, Bowling signed a written advisement and waiver of rights that contained the following provision: “By pleading guilty you have agreed to waive your right to appeal your sentence so long as the Judge sentences you within the terms of your plea agreement.” Appellant’s App. at 22. The trial court sentenced Bowling to forty years, executed. ■

In 2011, Bowling…