State v. Merten

¶ 1. Hank Merten appeals the judgment of conviction for delivery of a controlled substance, Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), as party to the crime, contrary to Wis. Stat. §§ 961.41(l)(h)l and 939.05 (2001-02) 1 , and the court order denying post-conviction relief. Merten argues that his no contest plea was unknowingly and involuntarily made because the circuit court failed to inform him that his conviction would result in ineligibility for federal health care programs under 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7(a)(4). We conclude that the effect of § 1320a-7(a)(4) is a collateral consequence of Merten's plea; and…