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Robert George Lasley, Jr. v. State of Indiana
Date: 05-31-2022
Case Number: 21A-CR-2517
Judge: Pyle
Court: Court of Appeals of Indiana on appeal from the Superior Court, Marion County
Plaintiff's Attorney: Theodore E. Rokita
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
Robert George Lasley, Jr. ("Lasley") appeals the trial court's denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea to Level 4 felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.[1] Lasley argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it denied his motion to withdraw his guilty plea.
Indiana Code § 35-35-1-4(b) governs motions to withdraw guilty pleas. After a defendant pleads guilty, but before a sentence is imposed, the court may allow the defendant by motion to withdraw his plea of guilty "for any fair and just reason" unless the State has been "substantially prejudiced by reliance on the defendant's plea." I.C. § 35-35-1-4(b). The court shall allow a defendant to withdraw a guilty plea whenever the defendant proves that withdrawal of the plea is "necessary to correct a manifest injustice.
Robert George Lasley, Jr. ("Lasley") appeals the trial court's denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea to Level 4 felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.[1] Lasley argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it denied his motion to withdraw his guilty plea.
Indiana Code § 35-35-1-4(b) governs motions to withdraw guilty pleas. After a defendant pleads guilty, but before a sentence is imposed, the court may allow the defendant by motion to withdraw his plea of guilty "for any fair and just reason" unless the State has been "substantially prejudiced by reliance on the defendant's plea." I.C. § 35-35-1-4(b). The court shall allow a defendant to withdraw a guilty plea whenever the defendant proves that withdrawal of the plea is "necessary to correct a manifest injustice.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Robert George Lasley, Jr. v. State of Indiana?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Robert George Lasley, Jr. v. State of Indiana?
This case was heard in Court of Appeals of Indiana on appeal from the Superior Court, Marion County, IN. The presiding judge was Pyle.
Who were the attorneys in Robert George Lasley, Jr. v. State of Indiana?
Plaintiff's attorney: Theodore E. Rokita. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Robert George Lasley, Jr. v. State of Indiana decided?
This case was decided on May 31, 2022.