Yes you can if the state you live in offers Expungements. Nolle prossed cases just mean that the prosecutor did not pursue the case for whatever reason therefore the charges would be dropped against you.Normally they can bring the charge back if new information comes to light within a year.After that you should be ok. Nolle prose is a Non Conviction term used in courts! As long as you have NO convictions on your record-you should be able to file for an Expungement!!
Nolo contendere means "I will not contest it", it is a plea option. A person that pleas nolo contendere is stating that not gulity or just not willing to answer. Even though someone is has this right they can still be convicted and sentenced.
nolo contendere
It means "I do not wish to contest" or "no contest" for short.
No.
No, it is a guilty plea
If you plead nolo contendere this neither admits or denies the charges and you would have no intent on defending yourself. Nolo contendere is treated as a plea of guilty. In the courts of the U.S. you may only plead this with the okay of the court. Advantage... this plea can not be used in a later proceeding against you. A guilty plea may be used. Disadvantage... If the case is not settled by a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, you will start to prepare for a trial.
An Alford plea is when a defendant maintains their innocence but admits that there is enough evidence to convict them, while a nolo contendere plea is when a defendant neither admits nor denies guilt but accepts the punishment.
An Alford plea is when a defendant maintains their innocence but admits that there is enough evidence to convict them, while a nolo contendere plea is when a defendant does not admit guilt but accepts the punishment.
A nolo contendere plea means the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment, while an Alford plea means the defendant maintains innocence but acknowledges there is enough evidence for a conviction.
In a way. Nolo contender or no contest essentially means that you are not going to fight it, but you're not going to admit it. You accept the punishment, so it is like a conviction.
Nolo contendre is a Latin term meaning "I will not contest" the charges, 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. As such, it will appear and remain on your criminal history record.
Yes, a nolo contendere (nolo) plea can potentially be reopened after five years, but it depends on the specific circumstances and jurisdiction. Generally, nolo pleas are treated similarly to guilty pleas, and the ability to reopen a case may be limited. Factors such as new evidence, changes in law, or procedural errors could influence the decision. It's advisable to consult a legal professional to explore the options available in your situation.