Berry v. State

The appellant, Joseph Franklin Berry, appeals from the denial of his motions to withdraw his guilty plea and for reconsideration of sentence. On January 17, 1992, the appellant was indicted for the offense of receiving stolen property in the first degree. Ala. Code 1975, § 13A-8-17. At arraignment, the trial court, after ascertaining that the appellant did not have counsel, that he did not have the funds with which to employ counsel, and that he had requested the appointment of counsel, appointed counsel to represent the appellant. The appellant then entered a not guilty plea. He subsequently…