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Ga. Unif. Mun. Ct. R. 25.4
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Rule 25.4 Relationship Between Defense Counsel and Client.
Rule Text
(a) Defense counsel shall conclude a plea agreement only with the consent of the defendant, and shall ensure that the decision to enter or not enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is ultimately made by the defendant.
(b) To aid the defendant in reaching a decision, defense counsel, after appropriate investigation, should advise the defendant of the alternatives available and of considerations deemed important by him in reaching a decision.