By: dmc-admin//July 12, 2010//
Juveniles
TPR; plea withdrawal
Brittany W. appeals orders terminating her parental rights to her daughter, Na'Keyshia C., and denying her post-termination motion to withdraw her plea of no contest as to grounds for termination. Brittany contends that the circuit court erred when it determined that her no-contest plea was made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily because the court's plea colloquy was inadequate and Brittany did not understand the direct consequences of her plea. Brittany further argues that, because her plea was not actually knowing, intelligent and voluntary, plea withdrawal is necessary to prevent a manifest injustice. We reject these arguments and affirm. This opinion will not be published.
2009AP2778 In re the termination of parental rights to Na'Keyshia C.
Dist IV, Dane County, Albert, J., Higginbotham, J.
Attorneys: For Appellant: Cerone, Lora B., Madison; For Respondent: Rehfeldt, Gary, Madison