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Nolo contendre is a Latin term meaning "I will not contest" the charges, which is a plea made by a defendant to a criminal charge, allowing the judge to then find him/her guilty. It has the same effect as a plea of guilty. As such, it will appear and remain on your criminal history record.
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What is the significance of a nolo contendere plea?
Nolo contendere means "I will not contest it", it is a plea option. A person that pleas nolo contendere is stating that not gulity or just not willing to answer. Even though someone is has this right they can still be convicted and sentenced.
What is latin term for a plea of no contest?
nolo contendere
Entering a plea of nolo contendere means what?
It means "I do not wish to contest" or "no contest" for short.
If you plead nolo contendere to DUI do you need to report this on a job application?
No.
Is a plea of nolo contendere the same as a not guilty plea?
No, it is a guilty plea
What advantage is there for pleading nolo contendere what is the consequence and if you were an attorney when would you advise a client to make this plea?
If you plead nolo contendere this neither admits or denies the charges and you would have no intent on defending yourself. Nolo contendere is treated as a plea of guilty. In the courts of the U.S. you may only plead this with the okay of the court. Advantage... this plea can not be used in a later proceeding against you. A guilty plea may be used. Disadvantage... If the case is not settled by a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, you will start to prepare for a trial.
Is nolo contendere a conviction?
In a way. Nolo contender or no contest essentially means that you are not going to fight it, but you're not going to admit it. You accept the punishment, so it is like a conviction.
What are the Four pleas a defendant may use?
The four pleas a defendant may use in a criminal case are guilty, not guilty, guilty but mentally ill, and nolo contendere (no contest). A defendant who pleads guilty admits their responsibility for the crime. Pleading not guilty indicates that the defendant denies the charges and intends to contest them. A guilty but mentally ill plea acknowledges guilt but asserts that the defendant had a mental illness at the time of the offense. A nolo contendere plea means the defendant does not contest the charges but does not admit guilt.
What does this mean PC 859A PLEA?
PC 859A refers to a California Penal Code provision that allows the defendant to make a plea in absentia through their attorney. This means the defendant does not need to be physically present in court to enter a plea.
Are there restrictions to using the nolo contendere plea?
No. Such a plea is simply a nicer-sounding way of pleading guilty. When utilizing the Nolo plea you are conceding that the prosecution does have sufficient evidence of your guilt.Nolo contendre is a Latin-derived term meaning "I will not contest" (i.e.: the charge against me), which is a plea made by a defendant to a criminal charge, allowing the judge to then find him/her guilty. It has the same effect as a plea of guilty.
Is there any chance for appeal if defendant was misrepresented and pleaded nolo contendere?
You would have to file a motion/petition with the court requesting to withdraw your plea. In order to get your motion approved you would have to put forth evidence or information that was convincing enough to the judge, that he believed you were misled.
In PA can a nolo contendere plea prohibit an individual from obtaining a license to carry a firearm?
This really needs advice from an attorney in PA- but yes, it MAY. A plea of "no contest" is treated as a plea of guilty in many criminal proceedings. Will depend on the specific case, and the offense.
