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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."
If you pleaded no contest for an oui is that considered a convition and will it show on a background check in Massachusetts?
A plea of no contest is still considered a conviction. As such, it will show up on a background check in any state.
Will pleading guilty to reckless driving lower the cost of the ticket?
no pleading no contest would your best bet
The Claimants join issue with the Defendants on that pleading?
The Claimants contest the Defendants' assertions made in their pleading, indicating disagreement on key points. This joining of issue suggests that both parties will need to present their arguments and evidence regarding the contested matters in court. Ultimately, this sets the stage for further legal proceedings to resolve the dispute.
What happens to most defendants whose charges are not dropped. they go to trial or they plead guilty?
You have basically answered your own question, however there are other options like deferred adjudication, and no contest. A no contest plea means that you are not pleading guilty but you are not contesting the charges and you acknowledge that the state has sufficient evidence for a conviction.
What statement should you make when pleading guilty to a traffic ticket?
No contest.
If you plead no contest for a Misdemeanor B and are serving probation were you convicted of the crime?
Pleading "nolo contende" to anything signifies that you chose not to contest the charges are filed. For all intents and purposes, that's just as good as pleading guilty but without the soul cleansing honesty. And yea, for probation purposes it is as good as committing another offense. Whether or not the P.O. chooses to violate the offender will depend on what exactly the offense was.
What advantage is there for pleading nolo contdere?
no contest you throw yourself on the mercy of the judge
If you agreed to a no contest plea can it be appealed?
Not unless you can prove that you were legally poorly advised. You can't appeal a sentence just because you don't like it, there has to be some factual basis to your appeal.
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.
Do federal law enforcement authorities need a conviction to initiate asset forfeiture proceedings?
No, federal law enforcement authorities do not need a conviction to initiate asset forfeiture proceedings. Asset forfeiture can occur based on the suspicion that property is connected to criminal activity, regardless of whether a conviction has been obtained. This process can happen through civil or criminal forfeiture, with civil forfeiture allowing the government to seize assets without a criminal charge against the owner. However, the property owner can contest the forfeiture in court.
What happens when you contest a will?
It is only the entities who are involved in the Testator's life that can contest a will. When the will is contested, the due legal proceedings will have to be followed.
