Q: Can I appeal my plea bargain? How?
Inadequate representation of legal counsel.
A:
You always have the legal right to appeal even if you have no chance of prevailing.
In Texas, under certain circumstances, you can appeal an unknowingly or involuntarily accepted plea bargain. Inadequate representation of counsel could give rise to a situation in which a defendant unknowingly or involuntarily accepted plea bargain in certain rare circumstances. You will most likely need to show the connection between the inadequacy of the attorney's representation and your unknowingly or involuntarily accepting the plea.
For a discussion of ineffective assistance of counsel during plea negotiations, you might read this link:
https://www.robertguest.com/ineffective-assistance-of-counsel-during-the-plea-negotiations.html
These are very fact specific and very difficult appeals to win so you need to hire a very experienced, very skilled criminal defense lawyer with considerable expertise in criminal appeals. Verily I say that such an attorney will likely merit a considerable retainer to review and evaluate your case.
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