Purcell v. State

Crystal Purcell appeals the order denying her pre-sentence motion to withdraw her no contest plea and the judgment and sentence that the trial court entered based on that plea. Because Purcell established good cause to withdraw the plea, we reverse.

The State charged Purcell with two counts of child abuse, pursuant to section 827.03(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2015). She entered a no contest plea to these charges. Prior to sentencing, Purcell moved to withdraw her plea, alleging good cause because her attorney failed to inform her of the negative consequences a plea would have in the…