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In the United States, state law determines under what circumstances you can enter a plea of no contest. If you need to know whether or not you can plead no contest on a particular charge, you should ask your attorney. If you're just curious, the answer is "maybe." In most cases, a court may decide whether or not to accept a plea of no contest after taking into account all the circumstances.
Under special circumstances, it's even possible to plead guilty while maintaining your innocence. This is called an Alford plea. Again, you should consult your attorney on the advisability of this in any particular case.
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A no-contest plea in court instead of guilty or innocent?
A no contest plea means that you do not admit or deny committing the crime, but you are not going to fight the charge. If you plead no contest, you are accepting whatever punishment the court gives you, but you are not admitting guilt.
If you are charged with assault on a female and are offered disorderly conduct instead will anyone ever know you had an assault on a female charge?
Probably not, but you should consult an attorney before accepting any plea.
What should one plea in court after being arrested for shoplifting and being on camera.. Please read my discussion section for more info.?
Plea "no contest." If it required a court session then you either resisted or there is an extraneous circumstance to your particular crime. Pleaing no contest will likely lighten your penalty.
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 withdraw a no contest plead before sentencing?
Typically, once a plea of no contest has been entered, it cannot be withdrawn before sentencing. However, you may consult with your lawyer to explore any possible legal options or circumstances that may allow for reconsideration of the plea.
What plea is sililar to guilty?
This term is no contest.
What is a no contest?
"No contest" is a plea in criminal juducial proceedings in which the defendant accepts the responsibility for the crime but does not admit guilt per se. (Latin nolo contendere 'I don't contend') Various jurisdictions have limitations on such a plea, which is usually given to avoid a trial.
What is latin term for a plea of no contest?
nolo contendere
If you are initially charged with assault on a female and are offered disorderly conduct will anyone ever know you were charged with a domestic violence charge?
Confusingly worded question. The fact that you accepted a plea to Disorderly, will definitely show up, but so will whatever the original charge was, so they will be able to tell what it was bargained down from. What WAS the original charge? Assault or Domestic Violence? THAT is the charge that will show up. Depending under who's law your being prosecuted. If this is British law then NO, your domestic violence will not show up on a CRB check but your disorderly conduct will.
What does plea of no cnt 1 MEAN?
It sounds like it may POSSIBLY mean: No Contest, Count 1. Which would mean that the defendant pleaded "no contest" to the charge against them.A no contest plea is, in effect, a plea of guilty and signifies that the defendant acknowledges that the prosecution has enough evidence against them in order to convict, therefore the defendant will not 'contest' the charge.
What pleas are available to a person charged with a crime and what is the effect of each?
For criminal offenses: Guilty or Not Guilty and the difference is obvious.In some jurisdictions, you can offer a plea of Nolo Contendre.The Nolo plea is simply a wimp-out version of a guilty plea. All that it means is that you acknowledge the fact that the prosecution has enough evidence to successfully prosecute you for the offense and you will not contest the charge.There is no such plea as "Innocent."
What type of plea is similar to a guilty plea?
Nolo Contendre (i.e.: I choose not to contest) It is an acknowledgment by the defendant that believe the prosecution has sufficient evidence against them to convict, and while they don't want to plead "guilty" they simply choose not to challenge the charge.
