Attacking the Guilty Plea: Waivers and Breaches of Plea Agreements
Over 67% of plea agreements in 2015 had waivers, most of which were simply boilerplate language found in almost every plea agreement drafted by the government. They`re so common that defendants often accept them as a necessary evil when pleading guilty, and rarely do defense lawyers challenge or negotiate plea waivers. Waiver in a Plea […]