Section 3.42 Petition to Enter Guilty Plea

• Library: Criminal Practice 2012 Supp

K. (§3.42) Petition to Enter Guilty Plea

In the Circuit Court of ______________, County Missouri

State of Missouri ,

Plaintiff

vs. Case No.

_________________________________,

Defendant

Petition to Enter Plea of Guilty

The defendant represents to the Court:

1. My full name is _____________________________. I am _______ years of age. I have ____ years of education. I understand that I have the right to remain silent and not speak or execute any written instrument, including this document, and that anything I say can be used against me.

2. I am represented by a lawyer. [His/Her] name is _____________.

3. I received a copy of the Information and I understand that I am charged with the crime of _______________________________. I read the charge against me and have discussed it with my lawyer. I fully understand every charge made against me.

4. I told my lawyer all the facts and circumstances known to me about the charges made against me in the Information. I believe that my lawyer is fully informed on all such matters.

5. I know that the Court must be satisfied that there is a factual basis for a plea of guilty before my plea can be accepted.

I represent to the Court that I did the following acts in connection with the charge made against me:

[In the above space defendant must set out in detail what he did. If more space is needed add a separate page.]

6. My lawyer has counseled and advised with me on the nature of each charge, on all lesser-included charges, if any, and on all...