PLEA WITHDRAWAL to PFMA properly denied despite Defendant’s “misunderstanding” of Judge’s “improvident” comment as suggesting that he could be charged with perjury in the same trial if he did not plead guilty… McMahon affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Contempt, marital, $75,234.56, 6 days jail
CONTEMPT: Cert or supervisory control of Bowen and McElyea denied in challenge of marital contempt order and judgment for $75,234.56 and 6 days jail. . . order. [Read more…]
Ineffective assistance, sexual abuse of children
INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE claims by sexual abuse of children Defendant who received better sentence than he bargained for properly rejected postconviction. . . Best affirmed (IOR I-3(c)). [Read more…]
Postconviction, MRCivP “void judgment”
POSTCONVICTION: MRCivP not available to avoid postconviction bar under guise of “void judgment” in PFMA plea challenge… Gilbert affirmed (IOR I-3(c)). [Read more…]
Ineffective assistance, attorney discipline
INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE claim based on disciplinary action against attorney properly rejected as improper 2nd motion… Oldenburg affirmed (IOR I-3(d)). [Read more…]