State v. Montiel’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “[a]lthough not crystal clear, the record in this case is sufficient to support the State's argument that the trial court rejected the plea agreement, not only because the underlying charge involved the use of a firearm, but also because the court was concerned that Defendant would receive too lenient a sentence under the terms of the agreement and because the victim had not been informed of the agreement.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Montiel

2. “some facts that [made] the story not as presentable to the jury and [he] would rather accept the ... lesser plea than run the risk of (inaudible).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Montiel

3. “Well, I don't waive firearms enhancements, folks. You plead them, they're stuck unless I'm convinced that there was some mistake in pleading.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Montiel