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Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

What Is a No Contest Plea?

A no contest plea in criminal court means that you accept the conviction but avoid a factual admission of guilt. People often use the terms "guilty plea" and "no contest plea" interchangeably, but they can mean different...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

What Is An Arraignment In Colorado?

The arraignment hearing holds immense importance within the criminal justice system, commanding the utmost seriousness. It represents the formal charging of a defendant with a criminal offense and sets the tone for subsequent...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Attorney General's December 2022 Revisions to DOJ’s Charging, Pleas, and Sentencing Policies

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On December 16, 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a memorandum announcing important revisions to the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s policies on charges, pleas, and sentencings. These revisions align DOJ’s policies...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

District Court Must Consider Significant Disparity Between Plea Offer and Ultimate Sentence When Assessing Ineffective Assistance...

In Reese v. United States, 16-516, the Second Circuit (Pooler, Wesley, Carney) vacated by summary order the order of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Marrero, J.) denying Reese’s petition to...more

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