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{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 THE PEOPLE OF GUAM \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Plaintiff-Appellee, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 V}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 HAIM HABIB \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 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TORRES, Chief Justice; F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Associate Justice; KATHERINE A. MARAMAN, Associate Justice. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 CARBULLIDO, J.: \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab This appeal involves the trial court\rquote s post-judgment order dismissing Defendant-Appellant Haim Habib\rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment on jurisdictional grounds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 In the motion, Habib claimed the trial court violated his procedural and substantive rights in the judgment, which did not conform to his plea agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 He contends that the judgment not only increased his sentence from a single seven-year sentence to 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}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab We find that the trial court erred in declining to hear Habib\rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment on jurisdictional grounds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Therefore, the trial court\rquote s dismissal of Habib\rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment is reversed, and the matter is remanded for the trial court to consider said motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid472073 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 I.}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Factual and Procedural Background}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab On February 22, 2005, the trial court held a Change of Plea Hearing pursuant to a plea agreement made between the People of Guam (\'93the People\'94) and Defendant-Appellant Haim Habib.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Transcripts (\'93Tr.\'94), tab 1, at 1-2 (Change of Plea, Feb. 22, 2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 At this hearing, the court explained the difference between a }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 nolo contendere}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea and an }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Alford}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The court said that in a }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 nolo contendere}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea, the defendant does not contest the facts, but in an }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Alford }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea, the People have to make some factual determinations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Habib\rquote s counsel stated that it is Habib\rquote s intent to go forward with an }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Alford}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea because Habib concedes that the People have sufficient evidence to convict him but continues to believe and assert that he did not commit the crime.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The court then stated that it would ask the People to establish the factual basis, and if the factual basis is satisfied, then the court will go ahead pursuant to the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Alford}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab After the court\rquote s examination of Habib, the court asked him if he understood the terms of the plea agreement, that the plea agreement is merely a recommendation to the court, and that the court is not bound by the plea negotiations, but can reject the terms and give Habib the opportunity to withdraw his plea.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Habib answered that he understood this.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The court then informed Habib that under the law, the charge of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct as a first degree felony carried a minimum sentence of f ifteen years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole plus a fine.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Further, the charge of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct as a second degree felony carried a minimum sentence of one year imprisonment and a maximum sentence of eight years imprisonment plus a fine.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Habib responded that the range is correct under the law, but that it is not the range that is contemplated in his plea agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The court then asked the People to make a factual basis for entering into an }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Alford}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 After the People\rquote s factual basis was asserted, the court accepted Habib\rquote s }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Alford}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab On August 29, 2005, the trial court held a Sentencing Hearing, where the court stated that Habib \'93 has entered an Alford plea\'94 and that the court \'93has accepted that plea agreement.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Tr., tab 2, at 89 (Sentencing, Aug. 29, 2005).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Further, the court stated it has \'93 entered into the Alford plea and . . . believe[s] both parties are aware that there is a range before the Court and it\rquote s a binding range.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 It is this Court\rquote s opinion that it can\rquote t deviate from the range and so its pronouncement is anywhere from three, maximum of ten years, under the Alford plea.\'94}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Id. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 at 90.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Taking into consideration all of the mitigating and aggravating circumstances, the court sentenced Habib to \'93seven years imprisonment at the Department of Corrections.\'94}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 at 106.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The court went on to describe the other details in the plea agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 After explaining Habib\rquote s sentence in detail, the court asked counsel for Habib and counsel for the People if those were the entire conditions that both agreed upon.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 As far as the transcripts show, both counsels agreed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The court then stated it \'93hereby incorporates into reference the Alford plea agreement entered into by the Defendant.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Id.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 at 110.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab On October 14, 2005, the trial court executed a written judgment against Habib, stating that it accepted the plea from Habib, who changed his plea of \'93not guilty\'94 to that of \'93}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 nolo contendere}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \'94 as to the First Charge of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (as a first degree felony) in violation of 9 GCA \'a7\'a7 25.15(a)(1) and (b) and the Third Charge of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (as a second degree felony) in violation of 9 GCA \'a7\'a7 25.25(a)(1) and (b).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Appellant\rquote s Excerpts of Record (\'93ER\'94) at 31-32 (J., Oct. 14, 2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Pursuant to the plea agreement, the court dismissed all other charges against Habib.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Habib was then sentenced to, among other things, \'93seven (7) years imprisonment for each charge . . . to run concurrently.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 at 32.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab On July 20, 2009, while serving his sentence, Habib filed a Motion to Set Aside Judgment because of deficiencies regarding his plea and sentencing proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Habib later filed an Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment (\'93Motion\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 In response, the trial court issued an order dismissing Habib\rquote s Motion, stating that \'93 absent further information, the Court will not speculate as to whether it has the jurisdiction necessary to entertain a motion to set aside a criminal judgment after appellate remedies are exhausted.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 ER at 37 (Dec. & Order, Aug. 25, 2009).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Further, the court stated that if Habib believed his judgment is void based on an illegal plea agreement and sentence, he should exercise his right to prosecute a writ of habeas corpus, pursuant to 8 GCA Chapter 135.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 On September 9, 2009, Habib filed a Notice of Appeal, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 pro se}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid472073 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 II.}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Jurisdiction \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab The trial court had jurisdiction over this matter because it has original jurisdiction over all causes of action not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Guam and the U.S. District Court of Guam.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 4101(a) and 3105 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over this matter under 8 GCA \'a7 130.15(c) because a defendant in a criminal case has the right to appeal any order made after judgment that affects the defendant\rquote s substantial rights.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 8 GCA \'a7 130.15(c) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 F urther, the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over this case pursuant to 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 3107 and 3108 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid472073 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 III.}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Standard of Review}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab The issue on appeal is whether the trial court properly dismissed Habib\rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 A dismissal of a motion to set aside the judgment is reviewed for abuse of discretion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Davis v. Carter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 , No. 06-3467,}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 2007 WL 2874019, at *1 (8th Cir. Oct. 4, 2007) (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Middleton v. McDonald}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 , 388 F.3d 614, 616 (8th Cir. 2004)).}{ \cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \fs20\insrsid6519045 \tab }{\cs19\fs20\super\insrsid6519045\charrsid3365591 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid3365591 }{\fs20\insrsid6519045 }{\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 The People claim that because the trial court stated no other reason for dismissal of Habib\rquote s Motion, the issue on appeal concerns the trial court\rquote s jurisdiction over the Amended Motion to Set Aside Judgment. Issues of jurisdiction are reviewed }{\i\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 de novo}{\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 . }{\i\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 People v. Aguirre}{ \fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 , 2004 Guam 21 \'b6 26 (citing }{\i\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 People v. Quichocho}{\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 , 1997 Guam 13 \'b6 3). \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\fs20\insrsid6519045 \tab }{\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 Habib states that the standard of review for denial of a motion to withdraw a guilty plea is abuse of discretion. Habib also claims that the standard of review is plai n error because the errors in the judgment were not brought to the attention of the trial court. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\fs20\insrsid6519045 \tab }{\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 However, the real issue on appeal is whether the trial court properly dismissed Habib \rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment, which is reviewed for abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid6519045 }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid472073 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 IV.}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Discussion}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab Habib alleges that the trial court merely looked at the title of his Motion and dismissed it on the sole ground that judgment was entered against him and the court would not }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 speculate as to whether it has the jurisdiction necessary to entertain a motion to set aside a criminal judgment after appellate remedies are exhausted.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Appellant\rquote s Brief (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Appellant\rquote s Br.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 ) at 8-9 (Mar. 5, 2010); ER at 37 (Dec. & Order).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Habib claims this was error.}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid6519045 \tab }{\cs19\fs20\super\insrsid6519045\charrsid12935267 \chftn }{ \insrsid6519045\charrsid12935267 }{\insrsid6519045 }{\fs20\insrsid6519045\charrsid16192310 On appeal, Habib argues that the trial court erred because it abused its discretion when it dismissed his Motion and also because it made a plain error by increasing Habib\rquote s sentence from what his plea agreement stated without giving Habib the opportunity to withdraw his plea, thus violating his substantial rights. }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Habib and the People agree that the court should have heard the Motion, but disagree as to why.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab In Habib\rquote s Motion, he argued that the judgment is invalid because he was never given the o pportunity to withdraw his plea once the court clearly did not accept the terms of the plea agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 According to the terms of the plea agreement, if the court decided to reject the plea provisions regarding sentencing, it must give the People and Habib an opportunity to withdraw from the agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Thus, Habib claims judgment should be set aside and he should be allowed to withdraw his plea.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Further, Habib argued in his Motion that 8 GCA \'a7 60.80(d) requires the court to communicate to the defendant in op en court the fact that it rejected the plea agreement, clearly advise him that if he persists in his plea the disposition of the case may be less favorable than that contemplated by the plea agreement, and allow the defendant to withdraw his plea.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 8 GCA \'a7 60.80(d) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Therefore, Habib claims that by not following the procedures in section 60.80(d), the court erred.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [13]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab Habib argued in his Motion, and now on appeal, that his Motion was a proper remedy under 8 GCA \'a7 120.42 because he suffered manifest injustice due to the non-conforming judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The judgment states that Habib entered into a }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 nolo contendere}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea and received two seven-year sentences to run concurrently, but the transcripts from Habib\rquote s Change of Plea Hearing and Sentencing Hearing both show the court accepted his }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Alford}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 plea and sentenced him to a seven-year sentence, without mentioning two seven-year sentences to run concurrently.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Title 8 GCA \'a7 120.42 states the following:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid472073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 A motion to withdraw a plea of guilty or nolo contendere may be made only before sentence is imposed or imposition of sentence is suspended; }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 but to correct manifest injustice the court after sentence may set aside the judgment of conviction and permit the defendant to withdraw his plea}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 8 GCA \'a7 120.42 (2005) (emphasis added).}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s18\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid6519045 \tab }{\cs19\super\insrsid6519045 \chftn }{\insrsid6519045 The language of 8 GCA \'a7 120.42 is identical to former Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 32(d), which was amended in 1983 and renumbered as FRCP 11(d). }{\i\insrsid6519045 See}{\insrsid6519045 }{\i\insrsid6519045\charrsid4196750 People v. Tedtaotao}{\insrsid6519045 ,}{\insrsid6519045\charrsid4196750 }{\cf1\insrsid6519045\charrsid4196750 No. CR 96-00013A, 1996 WL 875739}{\cf1\insrsid6519045 , at}{\insrsid6519045\charrsid4196750 }{\insrsid6519045 *3, n.6}{ \cf1\insrsid6519045\charrsid4196750 (D.}{\cf1\insrsid6519045 }{\cf1\insrsid6519045\charrsid4196750 Guam}{\cf1\insrsid6519045 App. Div. Sept. 30, 1996}{\cf1\insrsid6519045\charrsid4196750 )}{\insrsid6519045 . }}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Thus, under section 120.42, the trial court had the jurisdiction to hear Habib\rquote s Motion in order to determine whether in order to correct manifest injustice, it should vacate its judgment and allow Habib to withdraw his plea.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [14]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab The People agree that the trial court had the jurisdiction to decide Habib\rquote s Motion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 However, the People differ by arguing that under 8 GCA \'a7\'a7 120.46 and 120.50, the court has the power to correct an illegal sentence and clerical errors at any time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Title 8 GCA \'a7 120.46 states the following:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid472073 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The court may correct an illegal sentence at any time}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 and may correct a sentence imposed in an illegal manner within the time provided herein for the reduction of sentence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 8 GCA \'a7 120.46 (2005) (emphasis added).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Title 8 GCA \'a7 120.50 states the following: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid472073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Clerical mistakes in judgments, orders or other parts of the record and errors in the record arising from oversight or omission may be corrected by the court at any time and after such notice, if any as the court orders.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 8 GCA \'a7 120.50 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Therefore, the People present two alternative statutory theories as to why the trial court did have jurisdiction to hear Habib\rquote s Motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The People argue that because the trial court erred in refusing to hear Habib\rquote s Motion, the appropriate remedy in this situation is not to vacate the judgment, but to consider the merits of Habib\rquote s Motion alleging that an illegal sentence was imposed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [15]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab Clear statutory authority exists to support the proposition th at the trial court did, in fact, have jurisdiction to hear Habib\rquote s Motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Title 8 GCA \'a7\'a7 120.42, 120.46, and 120.50 each grant jurisdiction to the trial court to hear Habib\rquote s Motion for different reasons.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Title 8 GCA \'a7 120.42 gives the court authority to set aside the judgment of conviction and permit the defendant to withdraw his plea in order to correct manifest injustice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 8 GCA \'a7 120.42 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Title 8 GCA \'a7 120.46 allows the court to correct an illegal sentence at any time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 {\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK3}{\*\bkmkstart OLE_LINK4}8 GCA \'a7 120.46 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 {\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK3}{\*\bkmkend OLE_LINK4} }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Title 8 GCA \'a7 120.50 allows the court to correct clerical mistakes in judgments.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 8 GCA \'a7 120.50 (2005).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Because of the existence of statutory authority granting the trial court jurisdiction to hear Habib\rquote s argument, whethe r it is to set aside the judgment of conviction, to correct an illegal sentence, or to correct a clerical mistake, the trial court erred in dismissing Habib\rquote s Motion without hearing the merits of his argument.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab Habib further argues that the trial cour t should have granted his Motion and allowed him to withdraw his plea in order to correct manifest injustice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Specifically, Habib claims that by showing the judgment is non-conforming to his plea agreement, which was accepted and entered by the trial court, he has suffered a manifest injustice because he did not receive the benefit of his bargain.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Moreover, Habib argues that such defects, or plain errors, in the judgment affect his substantial rights, thereby warranting the judgment to be set aside and his plea withdrawn.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab In response, the People argue that Habib does not explain how this mistake in the judgment has affected the course of his prosecution or created manifest injustice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Furthermore, the People claim that the real issue here is simply a clerical error, admitting that the judgment prepared by the prosecutor for the trial court\rquote s signature contains a scrivener\rquote s error indicating two seven-year sentences.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 The People argue that the trial court can simply fix the clerical error by issuing a new judgment }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 nunc pro tunc}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 to reflect the trial court\rquote s intent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [18]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab However, because we find that the trial court erred in dismissing Habib\rquote s Motion, we need not address the merits of the remaining arguments brought up on appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Instead, we remand the cas e to the trial court to consider Habib\rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid472073 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 v.}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Conclusion}{\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6519045 {\b\caps\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid472073\charrsid6519045 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14295878 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 [19]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 \tab We find that the trial court erred in dismissing Habib\rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment on jurisdictional grounds because the trial court has jurisdiction to hear Habib\rquote s Motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 Therefore, the trial court\rquote s dismissal is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 REVERSED}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 and the matter is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 REMANDED }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid6519045 to the trial court to consider Habib\rquote s Amended Motion to Set Aside the Judgment.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519045\charrsid472073 \par }}