P. v. Taylor
Anthony Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted murder and several enhancements, including two strike prior convictions. At sentencing, the trial court dismissed one strike prior and imposed a 24-year sentence. In his appeal and habeas petition, Taylor asserts the trial court breached the plea agreement because the court had promised him a 20-year sentence. The contention fails because the record shows there was no promise of a 20-year sentence. Alternatively, Taylor argues he should be permitted to withdraw his plea because his counsel told him the court had promised a 20-year sentence. We conclude this claim has been forfeited, and also fails on the merits because there is no showing of prejudice. Court affirm the judgment and deny the habeas petition.
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