State v. Goff

SEDGWICK, Judge.

Donald Ray Goff appeals the trial court’s finding that prior felony convictions may be used for current sentencing purposes without proof that the prior convictions were not obtained in violation of appellant’s right to counsel. We reverse and remand for resentencing.

FACTS

Appellant was charged with one count of theft in violation of Minn.Stat. § 609.52, subd. 2(3)(a) and subd. 8(2) (1986). He pleaded guilty to the theft charge and received a 21 month prison sentence. The trial court included appellant's eight prior felony convictions in determining his criminal history score…