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RachelAylor
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What is the name of your state? Virginia
My husband is currently being offered a plea bargain on a charge that we feel we have good chances of successfully appealing. I understand that taking the plea bargain will decrease, if not eliminate, his chances to appeal. Our lawyer says that making an Alfred Plea (sp?) will not waive his right to appeal. My questions are as follows: Does taking a plea bargain absolutely waive his right to appeal? Will he have to try to retract his admission of guilt if he wants to appeal after accepting the plea bargain? And is there a special kind of plea ('Alfred' or 'Alpha' plea) that preserves your rights to an appeal? I would really appreciate some information/advice.
Thank you,
Rachel
My husband is currently being offered a plea bargain on a charge that we feel we have good chances of successfully appealing. I understand that taking the plea bargain will decrease, if not eliminate, his chances to appeal. Our lawyer says that making an Alfred Plea (sp?) will not waive his right to appeal. My questions are as follows: Does taking a plea bargain absolutely waive his right to appeal? Will he have to try to retract his admission of guilt if he wants to appeal after accepting the plea bargain? And is there a special kind of plea ('Alfred' or 'Alpha' plea) that preserves your rights to an appeal? I would really appreciate some information/advice.
Thank you,
Rachel