Can a defendant change their plea when they have changed their mind?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Purviance, B266894 (Cal. App. 2016):

Purviance argues the trial court erred in denying her motion to change her plea because it "was made out of ignorance." The argument is without merit because the undisputed record indicates Purviance had adequate representation and time to consider her plea, which she made freely and voluntarily. "A plea may not be withdrawn simply because the defendant has changed [her] mind." (People v. Nance (1991) 1 Cal.App.4th 1453, 1456.)

Purviance argues her Miranda rights were violated. We disagree.

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