Cummings v. State

TAYLOR, Judge.

The appellant, Palisha James Cummings, pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled substance, in violation of § 13A-12-212, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to two years in prison.

The appellant argues on appeal that his plea was not voluntary because he says he was misinformed about the maximum sentence he could receive by pleading guilty. Possession of a controlled substance, § 13A-12-212, is a Class C felony, which is punishable by a minimum of one year and one day imprisonment and a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment. § 13A-5-6, Code of Alabama 1975. The record reveals…