Rosen v. Weber

ZINTER, Justice (on reassignment).

[¶ 1.] Garry Rosen pleaded guilty to kidnapping. He later contended that his plea was involuntary, and he petitioned for habeas corpus relief. The habeas court concluded that Rosen’s plea was voluntary. We reverse because Rosen was never advised that by pleading guilty he would waive his right to trial by a jury, he would waive his right to compulsory process, and he would waive his right against self-incrimination. Additionally, Rosen was never asked whether he understood he would be waiving those rights.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶2.] Rosen was arraigned…