Court Opinion

ID: 9631235
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-22 10:32:22.128536+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T12:28:47.792318
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BISTLINE, Justice,
specially concurring.
Although I have concurred, it is not to be understood that I am in agreement with the notion that a reversal would not also be required had counsel assured the court that in his opinion Rodriguez understood that by pleading guilty he was waiving constitutional rights of which he must demonstrate knowledge, and that Rodriguez was aware of the sentences which might be imposed upon him. I do not have any doubt that Mr. Smith could have fully advised Rodriguez in all respects as well as would the court, but it is for the court to ascertain to its satisfaction that a plea is voluntary, and that waiver of constitutional rights was intelligently and knowingly made.