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Is a plea of nolo contendere the same as a not guilty plea?
No, it is a guilty plea
What is a plea at a criminal hearing?
Your plea is : Guilty or Not Guilty.
If a defendment stands mute at the arranment what plea is entered by the judge?
Not guilty plea
What does it mean when someone enters their plea?
"Entering a plea" means the offiical declaration of your plea in the case in which you were charged (i.e.- 'enter' a plea of guilty - 'enter' a plea of not guilty).
Can you change your plea on a traffic ticket from not guilty to guilty?
yes.
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.
Can you change A plea from not guilty to guilty a week before my court hearing at the magitrate?
Yes, you can change your plea to guilty at any time up to - and including - your court appearance.
What to do when prosecutor tampering with the defendant not guilty plea?
Don't understand what is meant by the question. THAT's what prosecutors DO! Their job is to attempt to prove that the defendant IS guilty, and that his not guilty plea is a lie.
Can a judge enter a plea if the accused refuses to?
Yes, but only a not guilty plea.
How do you rescind a guilty plea while incarcerated?
An attorney should be contacted to rescind a guilty plea while incarcerated. A plea can be withdrawn or changed anytime before sentencing takes place.
Bernie Madoff Plea Agreement?
According to the media and to the judge that accepted his "guilty" plea, there was no plea agreement in place.
When a person enters a guilty plea it must be intelligent and?
When a person enters a guilty plea, they normally do it because they know they're guilty, and don't want as severe charges during their sentencing.
