State v. Forsyth

CROCKETT, Justice:

Defendant, William L. Forsyth appeals from an order denying his motion to withdraw his plea of guilty to a charge of theft by deception. 1 He contends: first, that the guilty plea was not entered understandingly and voluntarily; second, that he did not have representation by competent and effective counsel; and third, that accordingly, the trial court abused its discretion in denying his request to withdraw the plea.

Arising out of defalcations stated to aggregate over $200,000 in connection with the promotion and prospective development of recreational facilities and a…