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State v. Warren

Citations

  • 419 N.W.2d 795
  • 1988 Minn. LEXIS 85
  • 1988 WL 13301

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  • holding that the violation of a defendant’s right to counsel is a “pivotal constitutional right” that may justify a collateral attack on a prior conviction
  • noting that collateral attack is available for a prior conviction where counsel was waived but no factual basis for the plea was placed on the record
  • noting that collateral attack is available for a prior conviction where counsel was waived but no factual basis for the plea was placed on the record
  • stating that the factual basis requirement “protects a defendant from pleading guilty to an offense more serious than defendant’s conduct warrants”
  • facts of crime as observed by eyewitness set forth in detail in sworn complaint read twice into the record held sufficient factual basis
  • State’s concession that no factual basis existed was premised on a misconception of the law and was not binding on appeal

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Judges: Kelley, Popovich, Simonett

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