Assertion: defendant | /r/CapableOf | seek to withdraw plea
Facets:
value: prior
type: TEMPORAL
value: to sentencing
type: TEMPORAL
value: despite knowing
type: MANNER
value: despite voluntary
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: If, on the other hand, the defendant seeks to withdraw a plea prior to sentencing despite its being knowing and voluntary, the judge should balance the reason put forward by the defendant against any prejudice to the Commonwealth.