State v. Levario

GORDON, Justice:

On July 19,1977, appellant entered a plea of no contest to one count of selling a narcotic drug under A.R.S. § 36-1002.02. The trial judge imposed a sentence of not less than five nor more than six years. We have taken jurisdiction of his appeal pursuant to A.R.S. Rule 47(e)(5), Supreme Court Rules.

Rule 17.2 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure requires that:

“Before accepting a plea of guilty or no contest, the court shall address the defendant personally in open court, informing him of and determining that he understands the following:

“a. The nature of the charge to…