Sentences with phrase «waived by defense counsel»
If the court or DA would have insisted upon a drug test had it not been waived by defense counsel, and the defendant would have failed it if they had insisted, even if the defense lawyer made a mistake, it was probably a harmless error, and relief would not be available.
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The Opinion issued by the Kentucky Bar Association, which states that «a criminal defense lawyer may not advise a client with regard to a plea agreement that waives the client's right to pursue a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel...» should be upheld.