State v. Dickens

CARLTON, Judge.

The defendant’s sole argument on appeal is that the trial court did not comply with subsection (c) of G.S. 15A-1022 before accepting his guilty pleas. That subsection provides as follows:(c) The judge may not accept a plea of guilty or no contest without first determining that there is a factual basis for the plea. This determination may be based upon information including but not limited to:(1) A statement of the facts by the prosecutor.(2) A written statement of the defendant.(3) An examination of the pre-sentence report.(4) Sworn testimony, which may include reliable…