Does a federal court have a duty to advise a defendant of the elements of a charge?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Flores-Olvera, Case No. 18-mj-3060 RNB DMS (S.D. Cal. 2018):

11(b)(1)(G), the district court must advise the defendant of the elements of the charge and must ensure that the defendant understands them." United States v. Mamea, 101 F. App'x 232, 233 (9th Cir. 2004) (citing United States v. Minore, 292 F.3d 1109, 1115 (9th Cir. 2002)).

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