P. v. Thomas CA1/3
Defendant Melinda Elizabeth Thomas was charged with possession of methamphetamine while armed with a loaded firearm and—with two co-defendants— cultivation of and possessing marijuana for sale. Thomas entered a no contest plea to the felony methamphetamine count, and the co-defendants pled to misdemeanors. With advice of counsel, Thomas executed a rights waiver. The trial court found her plea to be knowing and voluntary, advised her that the co-defendants would receive benefits, but did not secure an Ibarra waiver. Before sentencing, Thomas sought to withdraw her plea, but her newly-appointed counsel found no lawful basis for the motion. Thomas was sentenced pursuant to the plea agreement. On appeal, Thomas contends her plea was involuntary, appointed counsel was ineffective, and sentencing counsel had a conflict. We disagree and affirm the judgment.
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