Contrary to defendant's contention, the hearing court did not err in denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea without holding an evidentiary hearing. Prior to pleading guilty, defendant was apprised of the rights he was waiving and acknowledged his guilt of the charges against him. Although defendant contended that he pleaded guilty because he was "psychologically exhausted" and pressured by his attorney, the plea minutes establish that he "freely admitted his guilt...
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