Tag Archives: public defender

Reversal and Trial II (24)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Pat Hartman

When Danny got back to court, the government verbally offered a plea agreement. He would plead guilty to whatever, and get a 10-year sentence. But Rachel’s conviction had not been reversed yet. Danny told them they would have to (a) … Continue reading →

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Jailhouse Lawyer (19)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Pat Hartman

Thanks, Donald Charles Davis, for spelling out an important concept: “More than 96 percent of all federal defendants plead guilty. Ninety percent of the four percent who insist on inconveniencing the system with a trial are found guilty. Once they … Continue reading →

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