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An Alford plea is a plea in a criminal court in which the defendant does not admit guilt but concedes the government has sufficient evidence to convict.
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A decision from which one can not back?
An Alford plea.
Can the sentence on an alford plea be appealed or reconsidered?
Perhaps. It depends upon the state in which the accused agreed to make ab Alford Plea and accept sentencing, rather than stand trial. In many states such a plea is easily overturned and the case continued or dismissed.
Can the sentence on an alford plea be appealed or reconsidered in the state of La?
I strongly suggest you consult an attorney before considering it. Are you certain you want to run that risk? It was YOU that offered the Alford plea. You had the option of going to trial - but obviously chose not to.
What is North Carolina vs Alfred?
This was a case that was tried, and established the Alford Plea. Essentially, a person charged with a crime can please 'no lo', guilty, not guilty, or Alford. Alford establishes that the accused admits no crime, but only admits that if the case were to be tried with a jury, there is a possibility that he/she may be convicted.
DA deal drops all charges re the first victim and an Alford plea re the second How will this plea bargain with a child molester affect the 1st victims civil suit against the perpetrator?
In order to formulate a response to this question more must be known about the circumstances supporting the reason the chargees were "dropped."If the prosecutor did Nolle Prosse the charge, it generally means that their office believes that the facts presented to them did not meet, or support, the charge for which he was arrested.As to the viability of a civil case: the gravity of the subject matter requires that it be discussed with the attorney that is going to be retained to bring the civil suit. This site, as good as it is in many areas, is not the venue to address the possible outcome of such an action.Added: An Alford plea refers to a plea in which the defendant is not required to testify about the details of the offense when tendering his plea. The Alford plea cuts off one avenue of testimony which a civil litigant might have used against the defendant.
Means that the defendant does not admit guilt but will not fight the prosecutions case?
This is called the plea of no contest, or legally known as nolo contendere. However, some states do not allow no contest pleas for more serious crimes. In this case the defendant makes what is called an Alford plea, which is a plea of guilty but in the best interest of the defendant, not because the defendant is guilty.
What are some reasons a plea can be appealed?
I've been trying since 2005 to appeal a plea with a habeas corpus appeal due to new evidence we didn't have at the time of the plea, and since I agreed to take an Alford Kennedy plea but somehow that got lost in the paperwork somewhere. This is now 2012 and it's still pending, so I have no idea as yet if it will even work as they won't give me an answer. This is in West Virginia.
What are the natural advantages of Alford?
the lake in alford is an natural advantage in alford
Where is the Alford Free Public Library in Alford located?
The address of the Alford Free Public Library is: 5 Alford Center Road, Alford, 01230 8920
What is the birth name of Reggie Alford?
Reggie Alford's birth name is Reginald Alford.
What is the birth name of Phillip Alford?
Phillip Alford's birth name is Philip Alford.
What has the author FRANK ALFORD written?
FRANK ALFORD has written: 'BRANGWYN IN HIS STUDIO: THE DIARY OF HIS ASSISTANT FRANK ALFORD; ED. BY ROGER ALFORD'
