Replies to post #203182 on Arrayit Corporation (ARYC)

[Alyssa]

Federal rules apply here, not California, and it IS possible to change a plea before sentencing.

d) Withdrawing a Guilty or Nolo Contendere Plea. A defendant may withdraw a plea of guilty or nolo contendere:

(1) before the court accepts the plea, for any reason or no reason; or

(2) after the court accepts the plea, but before it imposes sentence if:

(A) the court rejects a plea agreement under Rule 11(c)(5); or

(B) the defendant can show a fair and just reason for requesting the withdrawal.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcrmp/rule_11#rule_11_c_1_A

I wonder if that is the reasoning is behind the fact that she won't be sentenced until AFTER Mark's trial.
I mean, why delay the sentencing if the court already approved the plea agreement?