Comstock v. State’s Empirical Analysis
2001
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
1
states following
June 2003
most recently cited
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Schellert v. State · State v. Simpson · Sams v. State · Cross v. State · Harrison v. State
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“Q. [The State]: Mr. Comstock, Mr. Wilkinson advised you that the Judge did not have to honor the plea offer, is that correct? A. [Comstock]: Yes, he did. Q. And you were aware of that when you went in there, is that right? A. Yes. Q. And you were aware of that at the time the Judge was about to pronounce sentencing, as well, is that right? A. That’s right. Q. And the Judge went through it with you and told you that if he would sentence you above or below, you would not be allowed to withdraw your plea; and notwithstanding that, you went ahead and entered a plea; correct? A. That’s right. Q. And the Judge went through it with you and told you that if he would sentence you above or below, you would not be allowed to withdraw your plea; and notwithstanding that, you went ahead and entered a plea; correct? A. Correct.”
1 later decision quote this exact passagee.g. State v. Thomas“Rejection of a Plea Agreement. If the court rejects the plea agreement, the court shall, on the record, inform the parties of this fact, advise the defendant personally in open court or, on a showing of good cause, in camera, that the court is not bound by the plea agreement, afford the defendant the opportunity to then withdraw his plea, and advise the defendant that if he persists in his guilty plea, the disposition of the case may be less favorable to the defendant than that contemplated by the plea agreement.”
1 later decision quote this exact passagee.g. State v. Thomas“[The Court]: Do you understand that if the Court does not follow that recom mendation, you would not be allowed to withdraw your plea of guilty? [Comstock]: Yes, sir.”
1 later decision quote this exact passagee.g. State v. Thomas
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