Plead is the verb, plea is a noun.
The noun form for the verb to plea is a plea.
The noun form for the verb to plea is a plea.
The verb form of "plea" is "plead." To plead means to make an emotional appeal or to request something earnestly. In a legal context, it refers to the act of presenting one's case or responding to charges in court.
When someone successfully uses the insanity plea then they would plead not guilty by reason of insanity
You would have to go to court and plead your case.
(in the US) There is no such plea. (although there probably should be)
I don't think you can appeal after a guilty plea.
To plead no contest in a court case, you must inform the judge that you are not admitting guilt but are not contesting the charges against you. This plea is treated similarly to a guilty plea, but it cannot be used against you in a civil case.
A "plea bargain".
It means that the defendant agreed to plead guilty in exhange for something, either for a conviction of an offense to a lesser offense wtih less jail time, or they were offered the oopportunity to plead to a lesser offense in exhange for giving up information to law enforcement ar agreeing to assist law enforcement in some way.
An Alford plea is when a defendant maintains their innocence but admits that there is enough evidence to convict them, while a nolo contendere plea is when a defendant does not admit guilt but accepts the punishment.
No, you cannot plead guilty before the court date. You must wait until your scheduled court appearance to enter a plea.