[taxcontrol]

Perhaps you missed a point here. The Constitution says the accused shall have the ADVICE of counsel. Counsel can advise a guilty plea.

[Stone Mountain]

The Constitution says the accused shall have the ADVICE of counsel. Counsel can advise a guilty plea.

Yes. In fact, counsel MUST advise a guilty plea if they believe it is in the best interests of their client. However, they MUST advise an innocent plea if they believe that is in the best interests of their client.