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Blunt answer: It makes the defendant 'feel better about themselves.' They don't have to hang their head in shame and admit that THEY'RE GUILTY!
"No contest" is simply another way of saying "I acknowledge that the state has enough evidence against me to convict me."
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoOne reason: In some cases an attorney will advise their client to plead guilty to a lesser charge rather than risk being found guilty at trial and getting a long prison sentence. Also, some people may plead guilty to a charge rather than face the expense of a trial and legal fees. In some cases they are advised to do so by their attorney and that is often the wrong advice.
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∙ 12y agoThey have to be proven guilty, by evidence and testimony, in a court of law.
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Are you considered guilty if you plead no contest in Florida court.?
Yes.
Can you plead no contest to minor consumption of alcohol?
If the police have proof that this person was drinking then they can pin this person for underage drinking. But if they dont this person can plead no contest.
Can you plea innocent in traffic court?
In traffic court you can plead in the following manner: Guilty - Not Guilty - No Contest - or (in some traffic courts) Guilty With An Explanation.
In Ohio when receiveing a ticket for reckless operation how should you plead and no speeding ticket when you go to court how should you plead no contest or not guilty?
if you are pleading not guilty you wish to fight the ruling i just went through this last month and i made the mistake of pleaing no contest and was found guilty before i could say another word
Can you plead no contest in a evading arrest on a motorcycle?
Certainly. No contest has the same effect as a guilty plea except that is may not establish fault in a civil action.
In Texas your 15 year old got a ticket for 50.00should she plead guilty or no-contest at her hearing?
Essentially "Guilty" and "No Contest" are the same verdict. "No contest" just sounds kinder and gentler. It is highly likely that the fine and any license points will be identical.
What are the pleas a defendant can make?
Guilty - Not Guilty - Nolo Contendre. The last being Latin meaning; I don't plead Guilty but I acknowledge that there is probably sufficient evidence to convict me. In juvenile courts the pleas can be 'Involved'" and 'Not Involved.'" Same as guilty and not guilty but it sounds nicer.
Can you withdraw a no contest plead before sentencing?
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.
If you pled no contest to a DUI is that considered a conviction?
Yes. Essentially a plea of "No Contest" is just a gentler sounding way of pleading "Guilty."
A no-contest plea in court instead of guilty or innocent?
A no contest plea means that you do not admit or deny committing the crime, but you are not going to fight the charge. If you plead no contest, you are accepting whatever punishment the court gives you, but you are not admitting guilt.
Should you plead guilty or not guilty for a speeding ticket?
Guilty
WHAT IS AN AGREEMENT IN WHICH THE ACCUSED PERSON AGREES TO PLEAD GUILTY BUT TO A LESSER CHARGE?
A "plea bargain".
