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Can a judge reject a plea if it was made under duress?

Can a judge reject a plea if it was made under duress?

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Yes the judge can reject the plea. The judge has the discretion to accept or reject the plea. The judge takes the following into consideration to accept or reject a plea:-

a) The seriousness of the criminal charge

b) the criminal record of the defendant

c) the character of the defendant.

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