Once I plead guilty, can I change my mind later and plead not guilty?
Once you plead guilty, you can usually withdraw your guilty plea. In order to withdraw your guilty plea before sentencing, a person must show what’s called “just cause” or “excusable neglect.” The judge decides whether the defendant has met one of those standards.

In order to withdraw your guilty plea after being sentenced, the defendant who plead guilty must show what’s called “manifest injustice.” The judge decides whether or not the person attempting to withdraw their guilty plea has met that standard. The prosecutor is allowed to be present and argue for or against granting the motion to withdraw the plea. At a motion to withdraw a guilty plea, the defendant attempting to withdraw their guilty plea has the burden of showing either a “just cause or excusable neglect” or “manifest injustice.”

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1. What are the differences between an infraction and a misdemeanor?
2. What is an arraignment?
3. What happens if I plead guilty?
4. Once I plead guilty, can I change my mind later and plead not guilty?
5. What is a pretrial conference?
6. What is a plea agreement?
7. How do I get an attorney to represent me?
8. How can I get a court appointed attorney?
9. Can I have a court appointed attorney for an infraction?
10. What happens if I miss court?
11. Can I ask the judge for legal advice?
12. Can I ask the prosecutor for legal advice?
13. Can I appeal a conviction on an infraction?
14. Can I appeal a conviction on a misdemeanor?
15. What is a Rule 35 motion?
16. Can I disqualify a judge from my case?
17. What is the difference between a court trial and a jury trial?
18. What is an Alford plea?
19. What is probation?