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authority type case jurisdiction federal_nationwide publication status published_united_states_reports precedential status binding decision or issuance date 1973-04-17 subsequent history Official source reviewed through 2026-08-25. negative treatment status Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run. material limitations Use only for the bounded propositions and limitations stated in the linked canonical module. Open official source ↗
Linked modules 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