Is there any case law where a defendant was advised by his attorney not to appeal against a finding of not guilty?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Dodd v. United States, 321 F.2d 240 (9th Cir. 1963):
In Watson v. United States, (1960), 108 U.S.App.D.C. 256, 281 F.2d 619, the record showed that defendant was advised by his attorney not to appeal and accordingly relief was denied under Section 2255.
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