Carney v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the denial of Carney’s presentence motion to withdraw his guilty pleas. It held that the Superior Court did not exceed its discretion in finding no fair and just reason for withdrawal, particularly because Carney’s claim of legal innocence was exceedingly weak and the evidence supported constructive possession through joint criminal activity. The court also upheld the findings that Carney entered the pleas knowingly and voluntarily, had effective counsel, and that withdrawal would prejudice the State and inconvenience the court.