Melvin Martinez v. United States
DueProcess JusticiabilityDoctri
Whether the 'reasonable probability of prejudice' showing required for plain error review of plea hearing defects was met where the petitioner informed the district court of the involuntariness of the plea, the inaccuracy of the factual basis, and the petitioner's inability to consult effectively with counsel
QUESTION PRESENTED In light of the reduced reliability of virtual procedures employed during the pre-vaccine period of the COVID-19 pandemic, was the “reasonable probability of prejudice” showing required for plain error review of plea hearing defects met where petitioner, prior to being sentenced, informed the district court of the involuntariness of the plea, the inaccuracy of the factual basis, and petitioner’s inability to consult effectively with counsel? i INTERESTED PARTIES The caption contains the names of all of the parties interested in the proceedings. il