Tripp v. State

Judge Harold R. Banke.

David Joe Tripp pled guilty to three counts of selling cocaine in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and received an eight year probated first offender sentence. He appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his plea, filed almost two years after the plea’s entry.

During the plea hearing, the State announced the charges against Tripp and its recommended sentence. The trial court then explained the maximum sentence, outlined the rights waived by pleading guilty, and warned Tripp of the consequences should his probation be revoked. Tripp’s…