Guilty Pleas and Plea Bargaining

Question 1

As a general rule, a court will not disturb what after sentencing?

Answer 1

Guilty pleas

Question 2

If a D pleads guilty, the judge must specifically address the D on the record about the following 3 things. . .

Answer 2

Nature of the charge

Maximum penalty and mandatory minimum

Right to plead not guilty and demand a trial

Question 3

4 good bases for W/D a guilty plea after sentencing?

Answer 3

Involuntary (response to threat of more serious charge not enough)

Lack of jurisdiction

Ineffective assistance of

Failure of prosecutor to keep and agreed upon plea bargain.