In Re LaMountain

The State appeals from the superior court’s ruling vacating petitioner David LaMountain’s 1985 conviction for driving while intoxicated, first offense. Petitioner collaterally attacked the 1985 conviction that was based on a guilty plea, which he claims was not intelligent and voluntary. The court found jurisdiction based on the permanent revocation of petitioner’s license and vacated the 1985 conviction because of Rule 11 violations. We reverse.

In March 1998, petitioner filed a petition for post-conviction relief requesting the court vacate his 1985 conviction because his guilty plea was not…