Nolo Contendre (i.e.: I choose not to contest) It is an acknowledgment by the defendant that believe the prosecution has sufficient evidence against them to convict, and while they don't want to plead "guilty" they simply choose not to challenge the charge.
That would be a "no contest" plea. You're not admitting guilt but you realize the prosecution has enough evidence to convict you.
Added: SUch a plea as described above would be a plea of Nolo Contendre.
No, it is a guilty plea
Your plea is : Guilty or Not Guilty.
Not guilty plea
Typically, once a plea of no contest has been entered, it cannot be withdrawn before sentencing. However, you may consult with your lawyer to explore any possible legal options or circumstances that may allow for reconsideration of the plea.
"Entering a plea" means the offiical declaration of your plea in the case in which you were charged (i.e.- 'enter' a plea of guilty - 'enter' a plea of not guilty).
yes.
A conviction by plea is where you plea "guilty" or "nolo contendre" (no contest) to a charge. The plea is treated as a conviction of that charge.
Yes, you can change your plea to guilty at any time up to - and including - your court appearance.
Don't understand what is meant by the question. THAT's what prosecutors DO! Their job is to attempt to prove that the defendant IS guilty, and that his not guilty plea is a lie.
Yes, but only a not guilty plea.
An attorney should be contacted to rescind a guilty plea while incarcerated. A plea can be withdrawn or changed anytime before sentencing takes place.
According to the media and to the judge that accepted his "guilty" plea, there was no plea agreement in place.