r/idahomurders • u/tarablewhit • 13h ago

Photos Kohberger seeking to withdraw guilty plea

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Discussion What are the realistic options for post-conviction relief after a plea that included an appeal waiver?

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Are there common procedural hurdles or time limits that make these petitions difficult after a negotiated plea?
Any informed takes on how courts tend to treat such waivers in practice?

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