Barnes v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Gary Barnes pled guilty to felony murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Prior to entering his plea, Barnes filled out and signed a form in which he responded affirmatively to several questions, including: “Have you read and examined the indictment or accusation charging you in this case”; “Do you understand what you are charged with”; and “Do you understand all of the questions you have answered so far.”

During the hearing, the trial judge personally asked Barnes whether he understood everything on the form, and whether he understood that the sentence which would be…