State v. Hunnel

McDEVITT, Chief Justice.

BACKGROUND

Appellant, Ronnie Hunnel (“Hunnel”), was charged with the misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence (“DUI”) in violation of I.C. § 18-8004. The magistrate court advised Hunnel of the nature of the charge against him and of his relevant constitutional rights. Hunnel waived those rights, including the right to counsel, and entered a plea of guilty to the DUI charge. The magistrate court entered a judgment of conviction against Hunnel based on the guilty plea, after having questioned Hunnel concerning his understanding of the charge and his rights,…