Plea Questionnaire - Waiver Of Rights {CR-227}

CR-227, 05/04 Plea Questionnaire/Waiver of Rights 247971.08, Wisconsin Statutes This form shall not be modified. It may be supplemented with additional material. Page 1 of 2 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, COUNTY State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff, - vs - Name Plea Questionnaire/ Waiver of Rights Case No. I am the defendant and intend to plea as follows: Charge/Statute Plea Charge/Statute Plea Guilty No Contest Guilty No Contest Guilty No Contest Guilty No Contest See attach ed sheet for additional charges I am years old. I have completed years of schooling. I do do not have a high school diploma, GED, or HSED. I do do not understand the English language. I do do not understand the charge(s) to which I am pleading. I am not am currently receiving treatment for a mental illness or disorder. I have not have had any alcohol, medications, or drugs within the last 24 hours. Constitutional Rights I understand that by entering this plea, I give up the following constitutional rights: I give up my right to a trial. I give up my right to remain silent and I understand that my silence could not be used against me at trial. I give up my right to testify and present evidence at trial. I give up my right to use subpoenas to require witnesses to come to court and testify for me at trial. I give up my r ight to a jury trial, where all 12 jurors would have to agree that I am either guilty or not guilty. I give up my right to confront in court the people who testify against me an d cross - examine them. I give up my right to make the State prove me guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. I understand the rights that have been checked and give them up of my own free will. Understandings I understand that the crime(s) to which I am pleading has/have elements that the State would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt if I had a trial. These elements have been explained to me by my attorney or are as follows: See a ttached sheet . I understand that the judge is not bound by any plea agreement or recommendations and may impose the maximum penalty. The maximum penalty I face upon conviction is: I understand that the judge must impose the mandatory minimum penalty, if any. The mandatory minimum penalty I face upon conviction is: I understand that the presumptive minimum penalty, if any, I face upon conviction is: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com CR-227, 05/04 Plea Questionnaire/Waiver of Rights 247971.08, Wisconsin Statutes This form shall not be modified. It may be supplemented with additional material. Page 2 of 2 The judge can impose a lesser sentence if the judge states appropriate reasons. Understandings I understand that if I am placed on probation and my probation is revoked: if sentence is withheld, the judge could sentence me to the maximum penalty, or if sentence is imposed and stayed, I will be required to serve that sentence. I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, my plea could result in deportation, the exclusion of adm ission to this country, or the denial of naturalization under federal law. I understand that if I am convicted of any felony, I may not vote in any election until my civil rights are restored. I understand that if I am convicted of any felony, it is unlawful for me to possess a firearm. I understand that if I am convicted of any violent felony, it is unlawful for me to possess body armor. I understand that if I am convicted of a serious child sex offense, I cannot engage in an occupation or particip ate in a volunteer position that requires me to work or interact primarily and directly with children under the age of 16. I understand that if any charges are read - in as part of a plea agreement they have the following effects: Sentencing although the judge may consider read - in charges when imposing sentence, the maximum penalty will not be increased. Restitution I may be required to pay restitution on any read - in charges. Future prosecution the State may not prosecute me for any read - in charges. I understand that if the judge accepts my plea, the judge will find me guilty of the crime(s) to which I am pleading based upon the facts in the criminal complaint and/or the preliminary examination and/or as stated in court. Voluntary Plea I have decided to enter this plea of my own free will. I have not been threatened or forced to enter this plea. No promises have been made to me other than those contained in the plea agreement. The plea agreement will be stated in court or is as follows: See a ttached I have reviewed and understand this entire document and any attachments. I have reviewed it with my attorney (if represented) . I have answered all questions truthfully and either I or my attorney have checked the boxes. I am asking the court to accept my plea and find me guilty. Defendant Date I am the attorney for the defendant. I have discussed this document and any attachments with the defendant. I believe the defendant understands it and the plea agreement. The defendant is making this plea freely, voluntarily, and intelligently. I saw the defendant sign and date this document. Attorney Date American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com