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U.S. v. Woolley, No. 96-1806 (7th Cir.) (123 F.3d 627) (August 18, 1997) (Judge John L. Coffey)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK - Some thoughts on waivers of rights of appeal in plea agreements.

Unquestionably, appeal waivers are fraught with peril and risk for the defendants. The Government's superior bargaining position enables it to adopt a tough "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude that interdicts any negotiation; and if the defendant refuses ...

 

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