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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
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 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).
Can you change your plea on a traffic ticket from not guilty to guilty?
yes.
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.
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 to do when prosecutor tampering with the defendant not guilty plea?
Don't understand what is meant by the question. THAT's what prosecutors DO! Their job is to attempt to prove that the defendant IS guilty, and that his not guilty plea is a lie.
Is a trial judge required to accept guilty plea?
A trial judge is not required to accept a guilty plea. The judge has the discretion to reject a plea if it is not supported by a factual basis or if they believe that accepting the plea would not be in the interest of justice. Additionally, the judge must ensure that the plea is made voluntarily and intelligently. Ultimately, the decision to accept or reject a guilty plea rests with the judge's evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the plea.
Can a judge enter a plea if the accused refuses to?
Yes, but only a not guilty plea.
How do you rescind a guilty plea while incarcerated?
An attorney should be contacted to rescind a guilty plea while incarcerated. A plea can be withdrawn or changed anytime before sentencing takes place.
