State of Iowa
v.
Antoine J. Allen
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Antoine J. Allen
Attorney for the Appellee
Thomas J. Ogden, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
Lauren M. Phelps
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Clinton County, Patrick A. McElyea, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Doyle and May, JJ. Opinion by Doyle, J. (3 pages)
Antoine Allen appeals the denial of his motion in arrest of judgment after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree robbery. OPINION HOLDS: The court substantially complied with the requirements of Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.8(2)(b) to ensure Allen entered his plea knowingly and voluntarily. It asked Allen whether anyone made promises or threats to induce him to plead guilty and accurately restated the agreement to determine Allen’s understanding. On this record, we find no abuse of discretion in denying Allen’s motion.
