Peacock v. State

Kate Peacock appeals her sentence of three years in prison,' arguing that the trial court erred in concluding that she forfeited her bargained-for sentence of one year and one day by willfully failing to appear for a sentencing hearing. We agree and reverse for reinstatement of the original negotiated plea agreement and sentence of one year and one day.

Appellant was charged with possession of oxycodone, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The State offered appellant a plea deal of one year and one day in prison, which appellant accepted.

Appellant pleaded no contest to…