Emond Logan v. United States

GRIFFIN, Circuit Judge.

*866 Two heads are not always better than one. Petitioner Emond Durea Logan learned as much when he received conflicting advice from his two attorneys while considering whether to accept a plea offer with a ten-year sentencing cap. His counsel of record told him it was a very good plea deal that avoided the high risks of proceeding to trial, and Logan signed the plea agreement. However, his second attorney-retained by Logan's family but not counsel of record-subsequently persuaded Logan to withdraw from the plea agreement. Ultimately, Logan accepted a second plea agreement…