STONE, J.
Johnson appeals his judgment and sentence, challenging the denial of his pre-sentence motion to vacate plea. We agree with Johnson that his trial counsel's deficient advice regarding possible civil commitment consequences under the Jimmy Ryce Act constituted "good cause" sufficient to permit Johnson to withdraw his guilty plea. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.
Johnson was charged with eight counts of lewd and lascivious...
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