Singleton v. State

The appellant, Raymond Singleton, pleaded guilty to, and was convicted of, robbery in the first degree, a violation of §13A-8-41, Ala. Code 1975, and attempted sodomy in the first degree, a violation of §§ 13A-4-2 and 13A-6-63, Ala. Code 1975. Upon application of the firearm enhancement statute, §13A-5-6(a)(5), Ala. Code 1975, he was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment on each count; the sentences were to run concurrently. The appellant was also ordered to pay $20,000 in fines for each conviction.

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The appellant contends that his guilty pleas were not knowingly or voluntarily entered, because,…