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Definition: The judge's questioning of a defendant during a plea hearing to ensure the plea is voluntary, knowing, and intelligent. Must cover: understanding of charges, maximum penalties, waiver of trial rights, immigration consequences, and factual basis for the plea.
Category: Court Process · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.172 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Plea Colloquy in Florida
The judge's questioning of a defendant during a plea hearing to ensure the plea is voluntary, knowing, and intelligent. Must cover: understanding of charges, maximum penalties, waiver of trial rights, immigration consequences, and factual basis for the plea.
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