Usually, a guilty plea from a defendant is entered as a result of a deal that is reached between the defense and the prosecution. In many cases, plea agreements like this offer the defendant a lesser sentence if they enter a gulity plea voluntarily. For the most part, prosecutors will insist that the defendant stand before the court and elocute to the crime. If the defendant refuses, this would most likely invalidate the plea agreement.
In cases where no plea bargain is in play, the defendant cannot be forced to say anything at all. They can stand on the 5th amendment and exercise their right to remain silent until the cows come home.
No, if you plead guilty, you typically do not go to trial. By pleading guilty, you are admitting to the charges against you, and the case can proceed to sentencing without the need for a trial.
In court, you must either plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against you.
Yes, it is possible to plead guilty without going to court through a process called a plea bargain, where the defendant and prosecutor negotiate an agreement outside of court.
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Defendants can plead guilty without admitting guilt
defendants can plead guilty without admitting guilt
ask for a transfer of hearing.
I don't think you can appeal after a guilty plea.
Yes
When asked "How do you plead?" in court, the proper way to respond is to clearly state "guilty" or "not guilty" to the charges brought against you.
No, you cannot plead guilty before the court date. You must wait until your scheduled court appearance to enter a plea.
dont know but as he was caught red handed it is a moot point --------------- Fawkes did indeed plead not guilty. His reasoning was ignorance of certain aspects of his indictment. But he was still found guilty and sentenced to death.