Conviction affirmed, sentence modified and cause remanded.
ON REHEARING
Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE CRAVEN delivered the opinion of the court:
The defendant was convicted of voluntary manslaughter upon his plea of guilty. Pursuant to a negotiated plea, a sentence of 18-20 years was imposed. In this direct appeal, the defendant asserts there was no factual basis for the plea and that the sentence imposed was excessive.
The defendant was indicted...
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