State v. Mortrud

PEDERSON, Justice.

Gloria Mortrud pled guilty to the crime of theft of property before the district court of Grand Forks County. Mortrud was charged with violating §§ 12.1-23-02(1), 12.1-23-05(2)(a), and 12.1-32-01(3), NDCC. 1 She sought to withdraw her guilty plea before sentencing but the request was denied. We reverse and remand for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.

Mortrud raised three issues on appeal:

1. Did the acceptance of the guilty plea satisfy the requirements of Rule 11, NDRCrimP?

2. Was Gloria Mortrud entitled to have her plea of guilty withdrawn?

3. Was Mortrud denied…