Defendant Was Confused About Plea Deal, Motion To Withdraw Improperly Denied
The Court of Appeals explained it is “axiomatic” that there be an “actual agreement on the essential features of the plea” for a plea agreement to be valid.
Elected Official’s Plea Deal Could Not Keep Him From Seeking Public Office
A plea agreement reached by a former Michigan senator was contrary to public policy because it prohibited the senator from seeking public office during his five-year probationary period.