Cohen v. State

Justice MOORE:

We granted certiorari to determine whether the post-conviction relief (PCR) court erred by finding the plea court did not have subject matter jurisdiction to accept respondent’s guilty plea to second degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) with a minor. We affirm.

ISSUE

Did the plea court have subject matter jurisdiction to accept respondent’s guilty plea to second degree CSC with a minor?

DISCUSSION

Respondent pled guilty to second degree CSC with a minor and was sentenced to imprisonment for six years. Respondent did not appeal. After a hearing on respondent’s PCR application, the…