U.S. v. Lopez, No. 02-1412 (2nd Cir.) (385 F.3d 245) (October 1, 2004) (Judge John M. Jr. Walker)
Here the Court clarified the standards for permitting a withdrawal of a plea agreement, holding the the "fair and just reason" rule that governs withdrawal of a plea may be used as an appropriate "benchmark" - but with differences.
Rule 11 of the Fed.R.Crim.P. sets forth extensive procedures governing the ...
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