Mistaken Expectation of a Lower Sentence Does Not Render Guilty Plea Involuntary or Unintelligent.
In United States v. Delvalle, No. 22-1539-cr (2d Cir. Mar. 5, 2024) (per curiam), the Court reiterated its longstanding rule that a guilty plea is not rendered involuntary or unintelligent simply because the defendant expected to receive a lower sentence than he ultimately received. Delvalle pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy. The parties estimated that his Guidelines … Read more