Sparrow v. State

BAKES, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from the dismissal of appellant Sparrow’s petition for post conviction relief. Sparrow was arrested for embezzling a check entrusted to his care. An information was filed charging him with embezzlement, a felony, pursuant to I.C. § 18-2406. Sparrow pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of embezzlement, a misdemeanor. He now argues that he was not adequately informed of the intent element of the crime, and that acceptance of the plea was error, particularly in view of the fact that he denied any intent to commit the crime.

In order for a guilty plea to be…