Punch and Jurists

North Carolina v. Alford, No. 14 (U.S. Supreme Court) (400 U.S. 25; 91 S.Ct. 160) (November 23, 1970) (Justice White) by In this case the Supreme Court formally acknowledged what has become known as an Alford plea - a plea in which the defendant recognizes that the Government has enough …

U.S. v. Tunning, No. 95-5097 (6th Cir.) (69 F.3d 107) (November 3, 1995) (Judge James L. Ryan) by This is one of those interesting Rule 11 cases where the Court vacates a conviction because of a failure to comply strictly with the procedures laid down by Rule 11. The facts …