Kinderman v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the denial of Kinderman’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea. It held that the plea was knowing and voluntary despite omissions in an earlier letter because counsel discussed the terms with him and the plea colloquy confirmed his understanding of each charge and the consequences of pleading guilty. The court also held that Kinderman failed to establish ineffective assistance or prejudice, and that the Superior Court did not abuse its discretion in finding that withdrawal would prejudice the State.