Supreme Court of Georgia
Johnson v. the State.
May 21, 2018814 S.E.2d 688
Summary
The court affirmed the denial of Johnson's motion to withdraw his guilty plea to felony murder. It held that the plea record, including Johnson's signed waiver, colloquy, and coherent remarks at sentencing, supported the finding that his plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary despite his later claim of intoxication. The court also held that the trial court considered the extrinsic evidence presented at the withdrawal hearing and did not apply an incorrect standard.