United States Ninth Circuit
US v. Seng Yong, 17-16017
On an issue of first impression, addressed the standard for determining the voluntariness of guilty pleas obtained through offers of leniency for third parties. Held that a man's guilty plea was voluntary even if it was made in exchange for leniency for his son, in this prosecution involving the operation of an unlawful sports betting operation.
Appellate Information
- Decided
- Published 2019/06/07
Judges
- Cardone
Court
- United States Ninth Circuit