Can I appeal a guilty plea in a criminal case?

Yes, it is possible to appeal a guilty plea in a criminal case in Tennessee. Generally speaking, a criminal conviction that results from a guilty plea cannot be appealed, as it is viewed as a voluntary surrender of the right to appeal. However, if the criminal defendant can prove that the plea was entered into involuntarily due to coercion, fraud, or misrepresentation, it may be possible to appeal the conviction. Tennessee law recognizes the right to withdraw a guilty plea with the consent of the court. The defendant must file a motion for permission to withdraw the guilty plea, which must contain valid legal and factual reasons. The reasons can include ineffective assistance of counsel, involuntary plea, entering plea without knowledge of its implications, or mistake of fact or law. The court will consider the motion and decide whether or not to allow it. If the motion is granted by the court, then the defendant can withdraw their guilty plea, and the case will proceed as if a plea had never been entered. On the other hand, if the motion is denied, the defendant will remain convicted and the conviction cannot be appealed. In either case, it is important to have a competent attorney to provide legal advice and assistance in appealing the conviction.

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