Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing
Teona Gherasim
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defendants who waive their right to appeal if their sentence would otherwise be deemed illegal. Courts generally uphold two exceptions to appellate waivers: either the defendant claims ineffective assistance of counsel or the sentence exceeds the statutory maximum. The outcome of Hunter vs. U.S. for which the high court heard arguments, will determine if defendants should have more
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