State v. Knoll

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

In this appeal from conviction of motor-vehicle theft and fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, Michael Knoll argues that the Clay County District Court improperly denied his evidence-suppression motion and failed to obtain a sufficient waiver of his rights before the case was submitted to the court under the procedure provided in State v. Lothenbach, 296 N.W.2d 854 (Minn.1980). Because Knoll did not waive the rights described in Minn. R.Crim. P. 26.01, subd. 3 (2005), Knoll’s waiver was incomplete, and we reverse and remand.

FACTS

Michael Knoll was arrested…