Thomas v. State

Adams, Judge.

Jerry Thomas appeals from the denial of his motions to vacate his sentence and to withdraw his guilty plea to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. We affirm.

Thomas initially entered a plea of not guilty to the possession charge, and ten days prior to the scheduled trial, the State filed notice of intent to seek recidivist sentencing under OCGA § 17-10-7. On the day of trial, however, Thomas entered a nonnegotiated guilty plea and was sentenced to 30 years, 12 years to serve. His sentence was without parole under OCGA § 17-10-7 (c) due to his prior felony convictions.

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