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Usually, a guilty plea from a defendant is entered as a result of a deal that is reached between the defense and the prosecution. In many cases, plea agreements like this offer the defendant a lesser sentence if they enter a gulity plea voluntarily. For the most part, prosecutors will insist that the defendant stand before the court and elocute to the crime. If the defendant refuses, this would most likely invalidate the plea agreement.
In cases where no plea bargain is in play, the defendant cannot be forced to say anything at all. They can stand on the 5th amendment and exercise their right to remain silent until the cows come home.
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Should you plead guilty or not guilty for a speeding ticket?
Guilty
The outcome of the North Carolina v Alford case is that?
defendants can plead guilty without admitting guilt
What was the outcome of the North Carolina v Alford case?
Defendants can plead guilty without admitting guilt
How can you plead not guilty for a speeding ticket 500 miles away without appearing in court?
ask for a transfer of hearing.
How long after you plead guilty do you have to appeal it?
I don't think you can appeal after a guilty plea.
Did albert speer plead guilty at Nuremberg?
Yes
Why do innocent people plead guilty?
Innocent people may plead guilty for various reasons, such as fear of receiving a harsher sentence if found guilty in trial, lack of resources to mount a defense, pressure from overwhelming evidence or unreliable witnesses, lack of understanding of legal rights, or advice from their attorneys.
Did Guy Fawkes plead guilty?
dont know but as he was caught red handed it is a moot point --------------- Fawkes did indeed plead not guilty. His reasoning was ignorance of certain aspects of his indictment. But he was still found guilty and sentenced to death.
How is evidence used to lead a defendant to plead guilty?
Overwhelmingly obvious proof (evidence) of the offense would lead a guilty defendant to just go ahead and plead to the charge.
How much does a ticket for disobeying a stop sign in Illinois cost in cook county?
$120 to plead guilty and have it go on your record. $147 to plead guilty and go to driving school.
Are you considered guilty if you plead no contest in Florida court.?
Yes.
Will the defendant be able to plead guilty for a second offense?
Yes.
