State v. Peterson

¶1 Bryce Everett Peterson appeals from the District Court’s Opinion & Order, filed December 14, 2011, denying his Motion to Withdraw Alford Pleas. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶2 In November 2008, the State charged Peterson with the felony offenses of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, intimidation, and aggravated burglary, and also the misdemeanor offense of partner or family member assault, second offense. The affidavit filed in support of the charges alleges that on October 17, 2008,…