Summary
False confessions can lead to severe consequences, including lifetime registration. If you falsely confessed and accepted a plea deal, you might explore options like withdrawing your plea or seeking post-conviction relief. A court-appointed lawyer may assist, but consulting a post-conviction or appellate attorney is advisable. These attorneys specialize in legal remedies after a conviction, such as appeals and motions to withdraw guilty pleas. In Abilene, Texas, resources like the West Texas Innocence Project can provide assistance.Full Conversation
no, what is it called with the defendant is innocent but take a guilty plea to protect the actual guilty person
The situation you're describing is often called a "false confession" or sometimes "taking the fall" for someone else. While there's no specific legal term for this exact scenario, it generally involves pleading guilty to protect another person.
Is there a particular case or situation you need more details about?
what is the diffinition of false confession
A false confession is when someone admits to a crime they did not commit. This can occur due to various factors, including coercion, fear, misunderstanding, or to protect someone else.
Is there a particular legal situation in Texas you need more help with?
is there any stats on false confession to protect someone else?
False confessions, including those made to protect someone else, are a recognized phenomenon. Research indicates that a significant portion of wrongful convictions involve false confessions.
Do you have a specific case or concern related to this in Texas?
i gave a false confessions and accepted a plea deal that required liftime registration. But not the collateral consequences are far too great
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You may have options to address this issue, such as filing a motion to withdraw your plea or seeking post-conviction relief.
Have you consulted with a lawyer about potentially withdrawing your plea or exploring other legal remedies?
i have been assigned a court appointed lawyer for the current arrest, failure to resgister sor, would this attorney work on the withdrawling the original plea?
A court-appointed lawyer for your current arrest may assist with withdrawing your original plea, but it's not guaranteed. Discuss your situation with them to see if they can help or refer you to another attorney specializing in post-conviction relief.
Is there any specific detail about your original plea that you'd like to share?
what is an attorney called that specializes in post-conviction relief?
An attorney specializing in post-conviction relief is often referred to as a "post-conviction attorney" or "appellate attorney."
Do you need help finding one in Texas?
post-conviction attorney" and "appellate attorney." the same type of attorney
A post-conviction attorney focuses on legal remedies after a conviction, such as appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and motions to withdraw guilty pleas. An appellate attorney specifically handles appeals, which is one aspect of post-conviction relief.
Do you need help locating a post-conviction attorney in Texas?
are there any post convection attorneys in Abilene Texas?
West Texas Innocence Project
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Ambler Ave, Abilene, TX *
Website: www.westtexasinnocence.comWould you like more details on how to contact them or other related legal resources?
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