Jackson v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. ““Rule 14.4, Ala.R.Crim.P., details the requirements for acceptance of a guilty plea. Rule 14.4(e) specifically states that a guilty plea may be withdrawn after it is accepted by the court. Rule 14.4(e) states: “ ‘The court shall allow withdrawal of a plea of guilty when necessary to correct a manifest injustice. Upon withdrawal of a guilty plea, the charges against the defendant as they existed before any amendment, reduction, or dismissal made as part of a plea agreement shall be reinstated automatically.’ “The rule contemplates that only the party pleading guilty may request to withdraw the plea. We agree with the Nevada Supreme Court, which stated in Parker v. State, 100 Nev. 264 , 679 P.2d 1271, 1272 (1984): ‘Like the decision to enter a plea of guilty, the decision to seek withdrawal of the plea and proceed to trial is personal to the accused’ (Emphasis added.) See also 22 C.J.S. Criminal Law § 410 (1989). “The court erred in granting the state’s motion to set aside the guilty plea and trying the case. The appellant’s constitutional protection against double jeopardy was violated. Jeopardy attached when the appellant’s plea was ‘accepted and entered by the court with jurisdiction.’ Ex parte Hergott, 588 So.2d 911 (Ala.1991). Consequently, any proceedings following the restoration of the case to the trial docket by the court on the state’s motion were beyond the court’s jurisdiction....””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 664 So. 2d 240 - Wright v. State