Where an accused maintains innocence but wishes to plead guilty, counsel must obtain written instructions in which the accused describes a willingness to plead guilty and an understanding that the plea constitutes an admission of guilt. If such instructions are not given, counsel cannot represent the accused on a plea of guilty. A sentencing judge's finding that an offence was part of a broader campaign of intimidation must be supported by sufficient evidence; evidence from a co-employee denying any such campaign may undermine such a finding.
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