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What does it mean when someone enters their 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).
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.
If a defendment stands mute at the arranment what plea is entered by the judge?
Not guilty plea
What does open plea mean?
An open plea is when a defendant pleads guilty without an agreement regarding punishment.
Can you change your plea from not guilty to guilty after initially pleading not guilty?
Yes, a defendant can change their plea from not guilty to guilty after initially pleading not guilty. This is known as a plea change or plea bargain, and it typically involves negotiations between the defendant and the prosecution. The court must approve the plea change before it becomes official.
What does projected guilty plea mean?
"Projected" when used in this sense means that it is 'expected' that soemthing will happen. (e.g.: Because of the amount of evidence against him it is 'projected' that he will enter a guilty plea.)
What does cop a plea mean?
to get a lesser jail / prison sentence in exchange for pleading guilty.
Can you change your plea on a traffic ticket from not guilty to guilty?
yes.
What does stand mute mean in a courtroom?
standing mute means to not plead guilty or not guilty. In the United States when this occurs the judge will enter a plea of not guilty on the defendants behalf.
What is conviction by plea?
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.
What does neg plea guilty mean?
A "negotiated plea guilty," often referred to as a "negotiated plea," is an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a reduced sentence in exchange for cooperating with the prosecution. This type of plea bargain allows the defendant to avoid the uncertainties of a trial while providing the prosecution with a conviction. It typically involves negotiations between the defense attorney and the prosecutor, and it must be approved by the court.
