State v. Martin

COOKS, Judge.

^PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Kevin Russell Martin (Defendant), was charged by bill of information with possession of cocaine over 400 grams. He initially entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a jury trial. Prior to the commencement of trial, Defendant and the State met in chambers with the trial judge to discuss the State’s offer of a plea bargain. After the jury voir dire, Defendant informed the trial court he wished to change his plea and entered a plea of nolo contendere. In accordance with the plea bargain agreement, Defendant entered a plea of no contest to possession of cocaine…