Logan v. Solem

WUEST, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from an order denying habeas corpus relief. We affirm.

Petitioner, Douglas Logan, was indicted for rape in the first degree and was later arraigned before Judge Gene Paul Kean. Judge Kean explained the right to trial by jury, the right to confront hostile witnesses and the privilege against self-incrimination. The judge also advised petitioner that a guilty plea would constitute waiver of these rights. Petitioner pled not guilty.

Petitioner was indicted in a second case for rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, and sexual contact with a…