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What is the difference between legal and factual guilt?
You can be factually guilty without being legally guilty. You may have actually committed the crime, but if it can't be proven in a court of law you aren't legally guilty.
Do you have to plead guilty or not guilty in court?
In court, you must either plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against you.
Which court determines guilty or not guilty?
Whichever court you are being tried in determines your sentence.
Is it possible to settle a felony out of court?
Yes, it is possible to settle a felony out of court through a process called plea bargaining, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.
Have you ever had to plead guilty but were not convicted of the crime?
Yes, it is possible to plead guilty to a crime but not be convicted if the court decides to dismiss the charges or if a plea deal is reached that does not result in a conviction.
What happens to a person that is not proven guilty or innocent?
In court trials, the two outcomes are either "guilty" or "not guilty". Therefore, any one who is not found to be guilty is declared to be not guilty and will be free to leave the court. There is not verdict of "innocent" in virtually any court in the world.
How can you plead not guilty for a speeding ticket 500 miles away without appearing in court?
ask for a transfer of hearing.
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.
Can you change A plea from not guilty to guilty a week before my court hearing at the magitrate?
Yes, you can change your plea to guilty at any time up to - and including - your court appearance.
What type of court had no jury and you were presumed guilty?
Kangaroo court
Can you get court supervision without having to appear?
Yes, your lawyer can appear for you
What are the possible consequences of welfare fraud?
The possible consequences of welfare fraud include from 6 months to 2 years of time in jail, and up to a $10000 fine. You are innocent until proven guilty, so unless the court decides you are guilty, you may not have to worry about it at all
