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Could a defendant reject a plea bargain after signing?
If you (or your attorney), signed a plea agreement it means you have 'pled' guilty to a lesser offense than the one you were originally arrested for. You could withdraw your guilty plea to the lesser offense, but that just means the prosecutor will simply withdraw the watered down charge and charge you with whatever your original offense was.
If a plea deal allows you to withdraw a guilty plea are you a convicted felon after that plea is withdrawn and the case dismissed?
You are not "convicted" unless a verdict has been rendered and a sentence pronounced. It that never took place prior to the plea bargain, then no, you are not.
Is a plea of nolo contendere the same as a not guilty plea?
No, it is a guilty plea
How do you withdraw a guilty plea to a traffic violation in California?
That is not usually an option. Once the defendant has voluntarily pled guilty then the verdict will stand. Appeal is limited to persons who are found guilty of a crime either by jury or judge or if it can be proven that the accused was coerced or intimidated into making the plea.
What is a plea at a criminal hearing?
Your plea is : Guilty or Not Guilty.
You just signed a guilty plea for a firearm but the person who owned the firearm is willing to take his charge?
You can attempt to withdraw the plea if you wish. Regulations on plea withdrawal differ greatly from state to state. You should consult your attorney.
If a defendment stands mute at the arranment what plea is entered by the judge?
Not guilty plea
How do you write a motion to withdraw a guilty plea?
If you have already entered the plea, been pronounced guilty and sentenced... it is too late. You will have to appeal your case to the Court of Appeals. If you have not yet been sentenced, a verbal withdrawal before the judge in open court will suffice.
I signed a plea bargain but have'nt seen the judge yet.Can I still withdraw my plea?
Yes. Your plea of guilty would have to be accepted by the presiding judge, following a series of questions the judge will ask you concerning your plea offer and the fact that you're giving up your rights to a fair trial, that you have been explained by your attorney all the details of the plea offer, that if you're a non-US citizen or permanent residency you can be deported, and that you are pleading guilty because you are guilty (or it's in your best interest, a plea known as an Alford plea). If the judge is satisfied that you understand these ramifications they will accept the plea offer and then sentence you accordingly. If at any time before or during the above-mentioned questioning you want to withdraw the plea, you can do so. But once the judge accepts the plea offer and sentences you, you can't turn back.
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).
If a prosecutor and defendant have to come to a plea agreement can a judge say no and force a trial?
In most states, the judge can reject the plea agreement and the defendant has the right to withdraw his guilty plea. This does not necessarily force a trial because the prosecution and defense can at that point renegotiate the deal.
