Stelts v. State

Petitioner appeals from an order denying him post-conviction relief. He contends that his guilty plea should be set aside, because he did not knowingly waive his right of confrontation. We hold that he did not validly waive this right but, because he did not demonstrate that he suffered any prejudice, he is not entitled to post-conviction relief. Accordingly, we affirm.

In June, 1979, petitioner pled guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants. At the time of the hearing on the plea, the court advised him of his right to be represented by counsel, his right to a jury trial, his right…