State v. Kosina

Frank J. Kosina appeals a judgment of conviction for misdemeanor disorderly conduct and an order denying postconviction relief. Kosina's sole argument is that the circuit court erred by denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Kosina contends that he was not informed that his conviction would result in a permanent prohibition of firearms possession under 18 U.S.C.A. §§ 921 and 922 (1976 & West Supp. 1999). Kosina argues that because he was not advised of these provisions, his plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered and that withdrawal was necessary to correct a manifest…