Petersen v. State

YOUNG, Presiding Judge.

Defendant-appellant Martin Petersen pleaded guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, a Class D felony. On March 31, 1982, Petersen petitioned the Porter Superior Court for post-conviction relief under Ind.Rules of Procedure, Post-Conviction Rule 1. On appeal, Petersen challenges the denial of his petition, contending his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily made. Because we reverse on this issue, we need not reach Petersen's additional allegations of error.

Petersen's guilty plea was entered pursuant to a plea recommendation accepted by the…