State v. Alexander

OPINION

DAVIS, Judge:

1 James Norman Alexander appeals from a conviction of burglary, a second degree felony, see Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-202 (2008). Alexander argues that the trial court's failure to apprise him of the elements of sexual battery-the specific intent crime included in the burglary charge-as well as the trial court's failure to outline the factual basis for the plea, resulted in an unknowing and involuntary guilty plea. We agree and, accordingly, reverse.

BACKGROUND

12 In January 2006, the State filed an information against Alexander for rape and forcible sexual abuse. At the…