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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).
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
What does open plea mean?
An open plea is when a defendant pleads guilty without an agreement regarding punishment.
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 cop a plea mean?
to get a lesser jail / prison sentence in exchange for pleading guilty.
Can you change your plea on a traffic ticket from not guilty to guilty?
yes.
What does stand mute mean in a courtroom?
standing mute means to not plead guilty or not guilty. In the United States when this occurs the judge will enter a plea of not guilty on the defendants behalf.
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.
What does neg plea guilty mean?
A "negotiated plea guilty," often referred to as a "negotiated plea," is an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a reduced sentence in exchange for cooperating with the prosecution. This type of plea bargain allows the defendant to avoid the uncertainties of a trial while providing the prosecution with a conviction. It typically involves negotiations between the defense attorney and the prosecutor, and it must be approved by the court.
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.
