What is the effect of ineffective counsel on a defendant's motion to withdraw his plea?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Blalock, C080307 (Cal. App. 2016):
Defendant subsequently moved for new counsel pursuant to People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118 and to withdraw his plea based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The trial court held a hearing on August 6, 2015, and denied defendant's motions.
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