Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Plea

If you have entered a plea of ''guilty'' and feel that you were railroaded into the plea, how can you pull back your plea.


Asked on 11/16/00, 3:27 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Neil Newson Neil C. Newson & Associates

Re: Plea

Under certain circumstances the law does recognize the right to withdraw a plea, especially if done early in the proceedings.

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Answered on 11/27/00, 10:42 am
Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

Re: Plea

You can make a motion to withdraw your plea. You need very good grounds, but it may be worth trying. The court will want to make sure that you don't have "pleaders remorse." I would discuss this with a new lawyer since it was probably your existing lawyer who "railroaded" you into the plea. If your plea is successfully withdrawn, then you will be back at the pre-trial stage again, entitled to a jury trial. If your case is in Los Angeles, feel free to call me for a free consultation.

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Answered on 11/27/00, 1:26 pm


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