---
title: "Tollett v. Henderson"
citation: "Tollett v. Henderson, 411 U.S. 258 (1973)"
authority_id: "AUTH-SCOTUS-TOLLETT-411-US-258"
authority_type: "case"
jurisdiction: "federal_nationwide"
precedential_status: "binding"
official_url: "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-411/pdf/USREPORTS-411-258.pdf"
url: "https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/authorities/AUTH-SCOTUS-TOLLETT-411-US-258/"
legal_review: "2026-08-25"
links_checked: "2026-10-15"
links_available: 1
links_checked_count: 1
license: "CC BY 4.0"
---

# Tollett v. Henderson

## Holding used

A counseled voluntary and intelligent plea ordinarily forecloses independent collateral inquiry into antecedent constitutional deprivations and focuses review on the plea and counsel's advice.

## Material limitation

Power-to-convict claims, express reservations, agreement waivers, and plea-validity claims require distinct analysis.

## Official source and pinpoints

411 U.S. 258, 261–69 (1973): <https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-411/pdf/USREPORTS-411-258.pdf>


## Used in

- [Plea Negotiations, Plea Agreements, and Rule 11](https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/modules/30-plea-and-trial/plea-negotiations-agreements-and-rule-11.md)