J. BLAINE ANDERSON, Circuit Judge:
John H. Chizen (Chizen) appeals the district court's dismissal of his habeas corpus petition. In his petition, Chizen challenges the voluntariness of his nolo contendere plea to a state charge of misdemeanor child molesting. Because we find that Chizen's plea was not voluntary, we reverse and remand to the state district court.
I. FACTS
Chizen, a physician, was charged with violating Cal.Pen.Code § 647(a) ...
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