Criminal Charges / Crimes

In some states and under certain circumstances, a person may be able to request that their guilty plea be withdrawn. Generally, in most states, it is much more difficult to withdraw a guilty plea after sentencing, but it is generally let up to the discretion (choice) of the trial judge. In general, a person can request that their guilty plea be withdrawn by filing a motion with the court. Then, generally, a judge will hold a hearing to make a decision about whether it is appropriate to withdraw the plea. Generally, if a guilty plea is withdrawn, then the case starts from the beginning and may go forward with a trial. Your friend may want to speak with a lawyer about the possibility of having her plea withdrawn.