The case provides a convenient summary of the principles governing applications to set aside convictions following a plea of guilty, including the five-part framework from BDC. Reasoned advice from counsel to plead guilty, based on an assessment of the strength of the prosecution case and the weakness of the defence, does not constitute improper pressure or harassment, even where the advice is given strongly. The s 276 Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (Vic) departure from common form criminal appeal statutes does not alter the substantive approach to guilty plea appeals.
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