It's not uncommon for defendants who plead guilty to experience something akin to buyer's remorse. But motions to withdraw pleas aren't the only way plea bargains can become compromised.
It’s not uncommon for those who’ve been accused of crime to plead guilty, only to later regret it. Whether it’s because of an unpredictably stiff sentence or “buyer’s remorse,” many defendants believe—rightly or wrongly—that they got a raw deal.
Ineffective Representation in Plea Bargains
Most criminal cases are resolved by a defendant pleading guilty; very few actually go to trial.
When can the prosecution back out of a plea deal?
If the parties haven’t sealed the plea deal in court, the prosecution can usually back out of it.