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You have been charged with a serious offense and you know you are guilty What do you do?
Three choices: (1) You can fight the charge and hope that you will ultimately be found 'not guilty.' (2) You can admit to the offense and plead guilty. (3) You can try to plea bargain (i.e.: 'cop a plea') with the prosecutor by offering to plead guilty to a lesser crime in exchange for a plea of guilty to that lesser offense.
What are most criminal cases resolved by?
A plea of guilty - usually to a lesser offense.
Could a defendant reject a plea bargain after signing?
If you (or your attorney), signed a plea agreement it means you have 'pled' guilty to a lesser offense than the one you were originally arrested for. You could withdraw your guilty plea to the lesser offense, but that just means the prosecutor will simply withdraw the watered down charge and charge you with whatever your original offense was.
What is a throw out plea in a criminal case for defrauding people and pleading guilty?
Not familiar with the terminology "throw out plea," but it sounds as if the defense attorney is offering ("throwing out") the offer of a plea bargain in exchange for a pleading his client guilty to a lesser offense.
Is there testimony in a guilty plea?
Not usually required but the judge MAY direct the defendant to enumerate the offense(s) they committed and their reason for their plea, and if it was 'knowingly' offered.
What impact does a plea bargain have on the original charge?
If your plea bargain is successful, the original (usually more severe) charge is Nolle Prossed by the prosecutor in exchange for a guilty plea to a lesser offense.
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.
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."
If a defendment stands mute at the arranment what plea is entered by the judge?
Not guilty plea
Can felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in Texas be reduced to a lesser charge that is not a felony?
Yes, there are lesser offenses with which you could be charged. Have your attorney speak with the prosecutor and see if the prosecutor will plea bargain it to a lesser offense in exchange for your guilty plea (IF you are truly guilty).If you plan on pleading not guilty don't bother thinking of plea bargaining.
What name is given to a guilty plea in which the defendant is attempting to receive a lesser punishment?
This is usually referred to as a plea bargain. You are offered the chance to either go to trial on the original (usually more severe) charge against you, or plead guilty to a lesser offense (with a lesser penalty) without having to go to trial.
