People v. Hale

Can a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty be filed and heard prior to sentencing?

Yes.

But an appeal from a denial of such motion cannot be taken until after sentence and the filing of another motion to withdraw the plea.

Defendant pleaded guilty to armed robbery. He now appeals, claiming that the trial court abused its discretion in failing to grant his motion to withdraw that guilty plea.

Jurisdiction

This court — in fulfillment of our duty to inquire into our own jurisdiction — issued a rule to show cause why this appeal should not be dismissed for want of a timely notice of appeal. Here is why: