LeGRAND, Justice.
Defendant asserts his guilty plea was defective because the trial court failed to ascertain, first, that he understood the penal consequences thereof and, next, that there was a factual basis for it. We conclude there is merit in defendant's argument and, accordingly, the judgment must be set aside.
When defendant entered his plea, the following colloquy took place:
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
