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If a defendment stands mute at the arranment what plea is entered by the judge?
Not guilty plea
Can a judge enter a plea if the accused refuses to?
Yes, but only a not guilty plea.
Bernie Madoff Plea Agreement?
According to the media and to the judge that accepted his "guilty" plea, there was no plea agreement in place.
I signed a plea bargain but have'nt seen the judge yet.Can I still withdraw my plea?
Yes. Your plea of guilty would have to be accepted by the presiding judge, following a series of questions the judge will ask you concerning your plea offer and the fact that you're giving up your rights to a fair trial, that you have been explained by your attorney all the details of the plea offer, that if you're a non-US citizen or permanent residency you can be deported, and that you are pleading guilty because you are guilty (or it's in your best interest, a plea known as an Alford plea). If the judge is satisfied that you understand these ramifications they will accept the plea offer and then sentence you accordingly. If at any time before or during the above-mentioned questioning you want to withdraw the plea, you can do so. But once the judge accepts the plea offer and sentences you, you can't turn back.
What is the difference between a confession and a guilty plea?
A confession is a statement where a person admits to committing a crime, while a guilty plea is a formal admission of guilt in a court of law. Confessions can be made to law enforcement or in a private setting, while guilty pleas are made in front of a judge during legal proceedings.
What is the most likely outcome of a pretrial plea of guilty in an embezzlement case?
If the plea is accepted, the defendant will normally be sentenced by the presiding judge.
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.
Can a person retract a plea agreement within forty eight hours after the hearing?
Any plea, including one made as a part of a plea agreement, can be withdrawn up until the moment the judge enters the disposition (guilty/not guilty) at trial.
When a person enters a guilty plea it must be intelligent and?
When a person enters a guilty plea, they normally do it because they know they're guilty, and don't want as severe charges during their sentencing.
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 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.
