State v. Peterson

Green, A.C.J.

Daniel B. Peterson, who pleaded guilty to third degree assault, appeals contending the prosecuting attorney failed to recommend a plea bargain with any degree of advocacy and, therefore, his plea should be set aside. We decline to do so and affirm.

In October 1978 Mr. Peterson was charged with third degree assault. In February 1979 he entered into a plea bargain agreement. In July he appeared for sentencing and his attorney requested the court to ask the prosecutor to discuss his recommendation. The matter was continued to August 13 to allow a presentence investigation. At the…