Appeals court hears challenge to denial of plea-withdrawal where prosecutor’s DNA statements are disputed In Commonwealth v. Andrews, defense counsel argued the motion judge improperly relied on two documents and ignored testimony and discovery showing ADA Pisano told defense counsel about DNA results on Feb. 29, 2000; the Commonwealth urged deference to credibility findings after an evidentiary hearing. The panel submitted the case for decision.

In a high-stakes appeal, defense argues that critical evidence was overlooked, challenging the integrity of a guilty plea in a contentious DNA case.

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Utah bill allows defendants to withdraw guilty pleas under specific conditions Utah Senate Bill 286 enables plea withdrawal before conviction with court approval.

Utah's new S.B. 286 could reshape the criminal justice landscape by allowing defendants to withdraw guilty pleas under stricter conditions—are your rights protected?

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