Warren v. State

The appellant, Timothy Warren, was convicted of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, specifically cocaine, a violation of § 13A-12-212, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced as a habitual offender with three prior felony convictions to 15 years' imprisonment.

The record reflects that on August 22, 1996, the appellant pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment. The appellant subsequently filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, which the trial court granted on October 24, 1996.

On November 20, 1996, pursuant to a plea agreement negotiated…