State v. Swensen

¶1 Eric Swensén (“Swensen”) appeals from an order of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea.

¶2 We restate the issue on appeal as follows:

¶3 Did the District Court err in denying Swensen’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶4 On September 6, 2006, officers arrested Swensen at his house for a probation violation. While in the house, officers noticed blood on the floor and doors and on a chair in the room where they ultimately found and arrested Swensen. Following an investigation, officers determined…