State v. Bisson
Washington Supreme Court
1Dissent
¶29 (dissenting) — Jonathan Bisson pleaded guilty to five counts of first degree robbery, three counts of second degree robbery, and five deadly weapon enhancements. His plea was involuntary because he reasonably believed the deadly weapon enhancements would run concurrently to one another. But the majority concludes Bisson is not entitled to specific performance of the plea agreement he reasonably believed he made, asserting it was ambiguous as to whether the deadly weapon enhancements would run concurrently or consecutively.
Sanders, J.
¶[30 Due process requires construction of ambiguous plea…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- United States v. Michael Lee HarveyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1986
- In re the Personal Restraint of IsadoreWashington Supreme Court · 2004
- In Re IsadoreWashington Supreme Court · 2004
- United States v. Alberto De La FuenteCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1993
- State v. MillerWashington Supreme Court · 1988
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