Peterson v. Kennard

OPINION

THORNE, Judge:

T 1 Justin Brent Peterson appeals from the district court's dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief pursuant to Utab's Post-Conviction Remedies Act (PCRA). See Utah Code Ann. §§ 78-35a-101 to -304 (2002 & Supp.2006). We affirm.

BACKGROUND

12 On July 18, 2000, Peterson pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges in justice court. Peterson, who was not represented by counsel, was sentenced to $60 days in jail for the two offenses. The justice court suspended Peterson's jail sentence and placed him on probation. On July 25, the justice court found Peterson to be in…