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You can plead guilty but it is up to the judge/jury to convict you. Just because you plead guilty does not mean you are convicted. A guilty plea quite simply means the person is admitting to the crime that was committed. Therefore, there is no trial, no jury the judge will impose sentence based upon the circumstances of the case in question and the person's prior criminal history (if any). Interestingly, in certain states (such as Florida) a plea of nolo contendere by most licensed healthcare professionals to a "crime related to the practice ... or the ability to practice" their profession constitutes a conviction for purposes of licensure discipline in an administrative proceeding by the regulatory board. See Chapter 456, Florida Statutes.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn all practical sense it is a conviction of a lesser/alternate crime. Pleas are used to reduce the load on the court system by allowing an accused person to agree/admit to lesser charges that won't be handled in court.
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∙ 13y agoNo. A conviction follows a judicial proceedinghaving found someone guilty of a crime. A plea bargain is a negotiated agreement between the criminal defendant who agrees to plead guilty and the prosecutor who makes concessions regarding the charges or/and the sentence.
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∙ 13y agoThey are both a part of the same process. The defendant (or his attorney) offers something to the prosecutor in exchange for the prosecutors acceptance of a plea of guilty to a lesser offense, or a guaranteed shorter sentence.
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∙ 13y agoNo a conviction means that you have been found guilty or responsible for committing a crime. while sentencing relates to the punishment.
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∙ 12y agoNo - you could still be convicted even if you plead not guilty. The conviction is as a result of the evidence.
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∙ 14y agoyup, your guily plea gives way to convict
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∙ 15y agoYes.
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What is conviction by plea?
A conviction by plea is where you plea "guilty" or "nolo contendre" (no contest) to a charge. The plea is treated as a conviction of that charge.
Is plea bargain fair on the victim?
Plea bargaining can be beneficial for both the victim and the perpetrator in some cases by avoiding the trauma of a trial and securing a quicker resolution. However, some victims may feel that plea bargains do not adequately punish the offender or provide them with the closure they seek. Ultimately, the fairness of a plea bargain to the victim depends on the individual circumstances of the case.
Can you have a misdemeanor DUI expunged in Hamilton county Indiana If it is your only conviction.?
You cannot expunge an Indiana DUI/OWI conviction. Best chance is to hire a good attorney and Plea bargain for a lesser conviction. With a 1st offense it is possible.
In California can you appeal a plea bargain for a misdemeanor?
You can file the motion and hold your breath - but - if the plea was the result of a plea bargain, essentially YOU agreed to the plea. How can you appeal your OWN self-bargained plea.
When its not appropriate to offer a plea bargain agreement?
There are several instances when it\'s not appropriate to offer a plea bargain agreement. In any case where there is sufficient evidence, then a plea bargain agreement should not be offered.
Can you be told to take a plea bargain or you will get the death penalty?
Not exactly. A prosecutor might offer a plea bargain in exchange for not seeking the death penalty on conviction. This is not unusual. If the prosecutor can persuade the defendant to plead guilty, he or she saves the state the cost of a murder trial (the only offense likely to result in the death penalty), which can run into the millions. If the prosecutor says, "take this plea bargain or you will get the death penalty," he or she is assuming they can convict you, which is never a sure thing.
What is the purpose of plea bargains?
From the prosecution's point of view, plea bargains are sometimes offered to obtain testimony from the accused that could lead to a conviction in another, presumably higher-profile, case. For example, a hit man could plea bargain and have his own sentence reduced from murder to manslaughter if he agrees to testify against the crime boss who hired him. The prosecution may also offer a plea bargain to reduce court time or to show mercy to an accused. The defense is interested in plea bargains to eliminate or reduce the risk of a severe sentence following a potential conviction.
Question of Carmel plea bargain?
What his a plea bargain one person already made a decision As he already serving has time tour event in the failed to keep their bargain
What impact does a plea bargain have on the original charge?
If your plea bargain is successful, the original (usually more severe) charge is Nolle Prossed by the prosecutor in exchange for a guilty plea to a lesser offense.
Should you confess to murder?
if you can plea bargain it.........
Can victims veto plea bargain?
unfortunately not
Is a plea the same as a conviction?
No, they are not synonymous. A 'plea' is what THE DEFENDANT OFFERS to the court. A CONVICTION is the 'finding' of the court after considering all evidence and testimony.
