Kniatt v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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57 state decisions

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1. “to be consistent with due process of law, must be entered knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily. To be “voluntary,” a guilty plea must be the expression of the defendant’s own free will and must not be induced by threats, misrepresentations, or improper promises. A defendant’s sworn representation that his guilty plea is voluntary “constitute^] a formidable barrier in any subsequent collateral proceedings.” An applicant seeking habeas corpus relief on the basis of an involuntary guilty plea must prove his claim by a preponderance of the evidence. An applicant’s delay in seeking habeas corpus relief may prejudice the credibility of his claim.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Ex Parte Karlson

2. “An appellate court reviewing a trial court's ruling on a habeas claim must review the record evidence in the light most favorable to the trial court's ruling and must uphold that ruling absent an abuse of discretion.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Ex Parte Graves

3. “appellant, by revoking his bond, for his decisions to renege on the plea bargain and replace his counsel). [4] One of the”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Mason v. State