Rule 15.6.8 - Defendant to be informedThe judge should not accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere from a defendant without first:
(A) Determining on the record that the defendant understands the nature of the charge(s); (B) Informing the defendant on the record that by entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere one waives: 1. The right to trial by jury; 2. The presumption of innocence; 3. The right to confront witnesses against oneself; 4. The right to subpoena witnesses; 5. The right to testify and to offer other evidence; 6. The right to assistance of counsel during trial; 7. The right not to incriminate oneself; and that by pleading not guilty or remaining silent and not entering a plea, one obtains a jury trial; and (C) Informing the defendant on the record: 1. Of the terms of any negotiated plea; 2. That a plea of guilty may have an impact on his immigration status if the defendant is not a citizen of the United States; 3. Of the maximum possible sentence on the charge, including that possible from consecutive sentences and enhanced sentences where provided by law; and/or 4. Of the mandatory minimum sentence, if any, on the charge. This information may be developed by questions from the judge, the district attorney or the defense attorney, or a combination of any of these.