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U.S. v. Toothman, No. 97-50048 (9th Cir.) (137 F.3d 1393) (March 9, 1998) (Judge Donald P. Lay)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK - The defining element of plea agreements: Illusory inducements!

"It is obvious from this discussion that . . . the defendant is in effect induced by the 'system', including the judge, the prosecutor, and the defense attorney, to plead to what he believes to be a ...

 

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