THOMPSON v. STATE

No. BI-18.

485 So.2d 42 (1986)

William H. THOMPSON, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.

March 20, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Larry G. Bryant, Asst. Public Defender, Pensacola, for appellant.

Henri Cawthon, Asst. Atty. Gen., Tallahassee, for appellee.


ZEHMER, Judge.

The issue presented on appeal is whether a trial judge has the authority under rule 3.800(b), Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, to withdraw within sixty days an adjudication of guilt previously imposed. The trial court held that it does not have such authority. We disagree and reverse.

Thompson pled nolo contendere to one count for sale or delivery of cocaine and one count for possession of cocaine. The plea was entered pursuant to a plea...

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