An appellate court will not set aside a conviction recorded after a plea of guilty unless the circumstances demonstrate a miscarriage of justice. Where the accused was represented by experienced counsel, was aware of and participated in plea negotiations resulting in an amended presentment to the accused's advantage, and made no demur during the plea hearing, the plea will be treated as informed and voluntary.
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