Gregory v. State

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Garland Gregory, appellant, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder with premeditated design. He pled not guilty. Pursuant to a plea bargain, appellant changed his plea to guilty on the conspiracy charge. In accord with the plea bargain, the court dismissed the murder count and sentenced appellant to life in prison. No appeal was taken on the conviction. A petition for post-conviction relief was denied, this appeal is from that denial. We remand.

Appellant contends the judge accepted his plea of guilty in contravention of the requirements for taking pleas…