Withdrawing Guilty Plea Texas

Summary

Withdrawing a guilty plea in Texas is possible if you can demonstrate valid reasons such as new exculpatory evidence or that the plea was not entered voluntarily or knowingly. The request should ideally be made before sentencing, or you must prove a manifest injustice, which refers to a clear error resulting in an unfair outcome. Examples include coercion, ineffective legal counsel, or new evidence proving innocence. Consider consulting a local attorney for a detailed review of your case and court log.

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can you glance over court log
To withdraw a guilty plea, you'll need to provide strong reasons. Here are the key points:
- Show new exculpatory evidence.
- Prove the plea wasn't voluntary or informed.
- Request before sentencing or demonstrate "manifest injustice."
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what is manifest injustice
"Manifest injustice" in legal terms means an obvious or clear error that has resulted in an unfair outcome. In the context of withdrawing a guilty plea in Texas, you would need to prove that continuing with the guilty plea would result in such an obvious unfairness.
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can you give examples
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Sure, here are some examples of "manifest injustice" that might apply to withdrawing a guilty plea:
- Coercion or Duress: If you were forced or threatened to plead guilty.
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: If your lawyer did not provide competent legal representation.
- New Evidence: Discovery of new exculpatory evidence that proves your innocence.
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