Araujo v. State

DECISION

William O. Araujo ("Araujo" or "petitioner") is before this Court on his application for post-conviction relief pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 10-9.1-1. Araujo claims that the plea of nolo contendere ("plea") he entered on April 25, 1994 did not comply with Rule 11 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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Facts and Travel

On April 25, 1994, Araujo, with the assistance of counsel, entered a plea of nolo contendere to one count of burglary in violation of G.L. 1956 § 11-8-1 and one count of conspiracy. The trial justice, who heard and accepted Araujo's plea, sentenced him to ten years…