Taking a Closer Look at Plea Waivers and Subsequent Challenges to Convictions and Sentences
Let’s talk about waivers for a moment. A recent case from the Second Circuit found that after the Supreme Court ruled certain provisions of some federal gun laws were unconstitutional, any relief could not be given because the defendant had agreed in a plea deal not to file an appeal or § 2255 motion. Like thousands of prisoners when Johnson and Davis were decided, the … Continue reading Taking a Closer Look at Plea Waivers and Subsequent Challenges to Convictions and Sentences