Opinion ID: 885581
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Text: 1. ¶On July 17, 1997, Nelson was arrested and charged in the Justice Court with partner or family member assault under § 45-5-206(c), MCA. He was taken to the Gallatin County Detention Center (Detention Center) for processing, where he inquired about posting bond to be released and was told that he could not post bond on this type of charge. He called his mother and subsequently was unable to call his attorney because the detainees' phone was dead. 2. ¶After being incarcerated overnight, Nelson was arraigned in Justice Court and, together with other detainees, generally advised of his rights. When his case was called, the Justice Court more specifically advised him of his rights. Nelson stated he wanted to plead guilty and signed a waiver of right to counsel. The Justice Court accepted his guilty plea and sentenced him. 3. ¶After his release, Nelson sought the advice of counsel. On August 22, 1997, he filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and the Justice Court subsequently denied the motion. 4. ¶Nelson immediately filed a notice of appeal in the District Court. He moved to file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-119%20Opinion.htm (3 of 10)4/5/2007 1:58:57 PM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-119%20Opinion.htm withdraw the guilty plea he had entered in the Justice Court and, after a hearing, the District Court denied his motion. Nelson appeals the District Court's denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea.