Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

How to Withdraw a Guilty plea

I accepted a plea bargain on a criminal matter 3rd degree gambling charge and hindering a investigation. I am scheule to be sentenced to a 5 year prison term shorthly. I only accepted this plea agreement as my attorney told me he spoke with all witnesses and they were going to testify against me. I have since learned that the witnesses never spoke with my attorney or his investigator and they stated they were not testifying against me but for me. My question is now, can I release my attorney and file on my own to witdraw my Guility plea? How do I do this through a motion? Please help, thank you.


Asked on 7/10/08, 12:26 pm

6 Answers from Attorneys

Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: How to Withdraw a Guilty plea

You can request to retract you guilty plea based on the ineffective assistance of your attorney.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Answered on 7/13/08, 11:13 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: How to Withdraw a Guilty plea

You can request to retract you guilty plea based on the ineffective assistance of your attorney.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 7/13/08, 11:13 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: How to Withdraw a Guilty plea

You can request to retract you guilty plea based on the ineffective assistance of your attorney.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 7/13/08, 11:13 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: How to Withdraw a Guilty plea

Yes, you can and it sounds like you should. However, you really should have an attorney help you with this. I'd be more than happy to help, so call me today at 732/247/3340.

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Answered on 7/10/08, 12:35 pm
Thomas Blauvelt Thomas Carroll Blauvelt, LLC

Re: How to Withdraw a Guilty plea

You must file such motion ASAP. I suggest you meet with another attorney if you are serious about vacating your plea as the rules are very strict with such motions. Feel free to call on our office at 877/676/7729 to speak to a lawyer now. We are available to assist you 24/7. Thank you.

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Answered on 7/10/08, 12:37 pm
steven traub Traub & Tumaian, LLP

Re: How to Withdraw a Guilty plea

You may be able to make a motion to withdraw your guilty plea. You should contact an attorney.

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Answered on 7/10/08, 12:38 pm


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