Nelson v. State

OPINION

Order on Rehearing

Judge ALLARD.

As part of a plea agreement with the State, Justin A.D. Nelson pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. 1 Later, before sentencing, Nelson sought to withdraw his plea. Nelson alleged that he entered his guilty plea without fully understanding the terms of the plea agreement. Nelson also alleged that he had received ineffective assistance of counsel from the assistant public defender who represented him at the change of plea hearing.

Nelson asked the superior court to delay his scheduled sentencing hearing and to appoint him…