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6 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 2012–2024 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Kentucky courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Rigdon v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2020Thomas also argues that even if his guilty plea were voluntarily entered, the trial court still abused its discretion by denying his motion to withdraw the pleas based on: the disparity between the sentence offered in exchange for the pleas and the sentence actually imposed; the ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to investigate his case and advise him of the consequences of violating the plea agreement; and the ultimate imposition of a “grossly unfair sentence,” especially considering the “great benefit” Thomas provided through his cooperation with the Commonwealth and law enforcemen 2020Thomas also argues that even if his guilty plea were voluntarily entered, the trial court still abused its discretion by denying his motion to withdraw the pleas based on: the disparity between the sentence offered in exchange for the pleas and the sentence actually imposed; the ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to investigate his case and advise him of the consequences of violating the plea agreement; and the ultimate imposition of a “grossly unfair sentence,” especially considering the “great benefit” Thomas provided through his cooperation with the Commonwealth and law enforcemen | 2 | 2 |
Bronk v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2020Even if Thomas did not know he could receive a life sentence plus fifty years, he knew that he received a very favorable recommendation from the 56 Bronk, 58 S.W.3d. at 486-87. 22 Commonwealth and he knew that if he did not follow the terms of both the written agreement and those explained to him orally during the guilty-plea hearing, that he could receive a life sentence. 2020Even if Thomas did not know he could receive a life sentence plus fifty years, he knew that he received a very favorable recommendation from the 56 Bronk, 58 S.W.3d. at 486–87. 22 Commonwealth and he knew that if he did not follow the terms of both the written agreement and those explained to him orally during the guilty-plea hearing, that he could receive a life sentence. | 2 | 2 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Jones v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2024Ipina-Garcia correctly refers to the imposition of court costs as a sentencing issue, citing Jones v. Commonwealth, 527 S.W.3d 820 (Ky. App. 2017). 2020Ipina-Garcia correctly refers to the imposition of court costs as a sentencing issue, citing Jones v. Commonwealth, 527 S.W.3d 820 (Ky. App. 2017). | 2 | 2020–2024 |
Commonwealth v. English
green
2 sentences2020Thomas also argues that even if his guilty plea were voluntarily entered, the trial court still abused its discretion by denying his motion to withdraw the pleas based on: the disparity between the sentence offered in exchange for the pleas and the sentence actually imposed; the ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to investigate his case and advise him of the consequences of violating the plea agreement; and the ultimate imposition of a “grossly unfair sentence,” especially considering the “great benefit” Thomas provided through his cooperation with the Commonwealth and law enforcemen 2020Thomas also argues that even if his guilty plea were voluntarily entered, the trial court still abused its discretion by denying his motion to withdraw the pleas based on: the disparity between the sentence offered in exchange for the pleas and the sentence actually imposed; the ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to investigate his case and advise him of the consequences of violating the plea agreement; and the ultimate imposition of a “grossly unfair sentence,” especially considering the “great benefit” Thomas provided through his cooperation with the Commonwealth and law enforcemen | 2 | 2020–2020 |
Boykin v. Alabama
green
2 sentences2017The trial court conducted a colloquy during the guilty plea hearing pursuant to Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 242 , 89 S.Ct. 1709, 1711 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), to determine whether Blanton’s plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary. 2017The trial court conducted a colloquy during the guilty plea hearing pursuant to Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 242 , 89 S.Ct. 1709, 1711 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), to determine whether Blanton’s plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Hill v. Lockhart
green
2 sentences2012The proper inquiry is whether “there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s errors, [the defendant] would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial.” Hill v. Lockhart, 474 U.S. 52, 59 , 106 S.Ct. 366, 370 , 88 L.Ed.2d 203 (1985). 2012The proper inquiry is whether “there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s errors, [the defendant] would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial.” Hill v. Lockhart, 474 U.S. 52, 59 , 106 S.Ct. 366, 370 , 88 L.Ed.2d 203 (1985). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Delgadillo v. Carmichael
green
2 sentences2012However, for a noncitizen defendant and, particularly a legal permanent resident facing deportation, the “stakes are ... high and momentous.” Delgadillo v. Carmichael, 332 U.S. 388, 391 , 68 S.Ct. 10, 12 , 92 L.Ed. 17 (1947). 2012However, for a noncitizen defendant and, particularly a legal permanent resident facing deportation, the “stakes are ... high and momentous.” Delgadillo v. Carmichael, 332 U.S. 388, 391 , 68 S.Ct. 10, 12 , 92 L.Ed. 17 (1947). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.