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Can the sentence on an alford plea be appealed or reconsidered?
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∙ 16y ago
Perhaps. It depends upon the state in which the accused agreed to make ab Alford Plea and accept sentencing, rather than stand trial. In many states such a plea is easily overturned and the case continued or dismissed.
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Can the sentence on an alford plea be appealed or reconsidered in the state of La?
I strongly suggest you consult an attorney before considering it. Are you certain you want to run that risk? It was YOU that offered the Alford plea. You had the option of going to trial - but obviously chose not to.
What Is an Alford Plea?
An Alford plea is a plea in a criminal court in which the defendant does not admit guilt but concedes the government has sufficient evidence to convict.
A decision from which one can not back?
An Alford plea.
What are some reasons a plea can be appealed?
I've been trying since 2005 to appeal a plea with a habeas corpus appeal due to new evidence we didn't have at the time of the plea, and since I agreed to take an Alford Kennedy plea but somehow that got lost in the paperwork somewhere. This is now 2012 and it's still pending, so I have no idea as yet if it will even work as they won't give me an answer. This is in West Virginia.
Can plea deals be appealed in Colorado?
Of course! But it may be ignored/ denied
A sentence with the word plea?
I plea for mercy but to no avail
Can you withdraw a no contest plead before sentencing?
Typically, once a plea of no contest has been entered, it cannot be withdrawn before sentencing. However, you may consult with your lawyer to explore any possible legal options or circumstances that may allow for reconsideration of the plea.
What is North Carolina vs Alfred?
This was a case that was tried, and established the Alford Plea. Essentially, a person charged with a crime can please 'no lo', guilty, not guilty, or Alford. Alford establishes that the accused admits no crime, but only admits that if the case were to be tried with a jury, there is a possibility that he/she may be convicted.
What is a sentence for plea?
The police released a plea for witnesses to the crime.There was no way I could refuse her plea for snuggles.
I signed a plea bargain but have'nt seen the judge yet.Can I still withdraw my plea?
Yes. Your plea of guilty would have to be accepted by the presiding judge, following a series of questions the judge will ask you concerning your plea offer and the fact that you're giving up your rights to a fair trial, that you have been explained by your attorney all the details of the plea offer, that if you're a non-US citizen or permanent residency you can be deported, and that you are pleading guilty because you are guilty (or it's in your best interest, a plea known as an Alford plea). If the judge is satisfied that you understand these ramifications they will accept the plea offer and then sentence you accordingly. If at any time before or during the above-mentioned questioning you want to withdraw the plea, you can do so. But once the judge accepts the plea offer and sentences you, you can't turn back.
If you agreed to a no contest plea can it be appealed?
Not unless you can prove that you were legally poorly advised. You can't appeal a sentence just because you don't like it, there has to be some factual basis to your appeal.
DA deal drops all charges re the first victim and an Alford plea re the second How will this plea bargain with a child molester affect the 1st victims civil suit against the perpetrator?
In order to formulate a response to this question more must be known about the circumstances supporting the reason the chargees were "dropped."If the prosecutor did Nolle Prosse the charge, it generally means that their office believes that the facts presented to them did not meet, or support, the charge for which he was arrested.As to the viability of a civil case: the gravity of the subject matter requires that it be discussed with the attorney that is going to be retained to bring the civil suit. This site, as good as it is in many areas, is not the venue to address the possible outcome of such an action.Added: An Alford plea refers to a plea in which the defendant is not required to testify about the details of the offense when tendering his plea. The Alford plea cuts off one avenue of testimony which a civil litigant might have used against the defendant.
