Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Plea Bargains

After accepting a plea bargain, and spending 2 yrs in prison, can you go back and change your mind and go to

trial?


Asked on 6/23/06, 9:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Lisa K. Prowse Prowse Law PLC

Re: Plea Bargains

No, once you'd plead guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest), you are finished with the trial process. You could apply for leave to appeal (because the right to appeal is long past).

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Answered on 6/23/06, 10:01 pm

Re: Plea Bargains

Permission to withdraw a plea is in the discretion of the judge. It's possible but not likely.

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Answered on 6/24/06, 12:34 pm


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