Hopper v. State

OPINION

BARNES, Judge.

Case Summary

David Hopper appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief ("PCR petition"), which challenged his conviction for Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated ("OWI"). We reverse and remand.

Issue

The sole issue is whether the post-conviction court properly concluded that Hopper knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel before pleading guilty to the OWI charge.

Facts

On April 18, 2005, the State charged Hopper with one count of Class A misdemeanor OWI and one count of Class C misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol…