The case applies settled principles that an applicant seeking to withdraw a guilty plea on appeal must establish a good and substantial reason, and that even if an applicant was led to believe they would receive a lesser sentence, that does not affect the integrity of the plea. Correspondence demonstrating sophisticated understanding of charges and the criminal process will weigh heavily against claims of misunderstanding.
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