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The State of Nevada v. Ramon Ruiz-Segura
Date: 07-10-2025
Case Number: 89563-COA
Judge: James Todd Russell
Court: First Judicial District Court, Pho County, Nevada
Plaintiff's Attorney: Pho County Nevada District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Carson City, Nevada criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking in a schedule I controlled substance, 14 to 28 grams.
Ramon Ruiz-Segura enters and Alford plea.
The defendant's motoin to withdraw his plea was denied.
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Legal issue Can a defendant withdraw a guilty plea before sentencing due to claims of ineffective assistance of counsel?
Headnote
CRIMINAL LAW. MOTION TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA. The appellant argued that the district court erred in denying his presentence motion to withdraw his Alford plea, contending that ineffective assistance of counsel provided a fair and just reason for withdrawal.
CRIMINAL LAW. INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL. The appellant claimed that counsel failed to adequately review evidence, failed to devise a viable defense strategy, and lacked sufficient contact, all constituting ineffective assistance that pressured him into entering his plea.
CRIMINAL LAW. JUDGMENT CORRECTIONS. The judgment of conviction contained a clerical error regarding the amount of controlled substance involved, necessitating a remand to correct the judgment of conviction to reflect the accurate plea agreement.
Key Phrases Judgment of conviction. Ineffective assistance of counsel. Trafficking in a schedule I controlled substance. Presentence motion to withdraw plea. Clerical error correction.
Ramon Ruiz-Segura enters and Alford plea.
The defendant's motoin to withdraw his plea was denied.
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Legal issue Can a defendant withdraw a guilty plea before sentencing due to claims of ineffective assistance of counsel?
Headnote
CRIMINAL LAW. MOTION TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA. The appellant argued that the district court erred in denying his presentence motion to withdraw his Alford plea, contending that ineffective assistance of counsel provided a fair and just reason for withdrawal.
CRIMINAL LAW. INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL. The appellant claimed that counsel failed to adequately review evidence, failed to devise a viable defense strategy, and lacked sufficient contact, all constituting ineffective assistance that pressured him into entering his plea.
CRIMINAL LAW. JUDGMENT CORRECTIONS. The judgment of conviction contained a clerical error regarding the amount of controlled substance involved, necessitating a remand to correct the judgment of conviction to reflect the accurate plea agreement.
Key Phrases Judgment of conviction. Ineffective assistance of counsel. Trafficking in a schedule I controlled substance. Presentence motion to withdraw plea. Clerical error correction.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The State of Nevada v. Ramon Ruiz-Segura?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard The State of Nevada v. Ramon Ruiz-Segura?
This case was heard in First Judicial District Court, Pho County, Nevada, NV. The presiding judge was James Todd Russell.
Who were the attorneys in The State of Nevada v. Ramon Ruiz-Segura?
Plaintiff's attorney: Pho County Nevada District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Carson City Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was The State of Nevada v. Ramon Ruiz-Segura decided?
This case was decided on July 10, 2025.