United States v. Michael Alexander

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• affirming denial of motion to vacate plea because record did not support fair and just reason despite absence of explanation by district court for denial
• “The prejudice to the government need not be established or considered unless and until the defendant has established a fair and just reason for vacating his plea.”
• “The prejudice to the government need not be established or considered No. 08-6323 20 unless and until the defendant has established a fair and just reason for vacating his plea.”
• another consideration utilized by courts in determining whether a \fair and just\ reason has been advanced is defendant's lack of innocence or naivete with respect to the criminal justice system
• referring to a five-month delay
• referring to a five-month delay

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