A defense that must be specifically pled is classified as an "affirmative defense." This type of defense requires the defendant to not only deny the allegations but also to present additional facts or legal arguments that, if proven, would negate liability or reduce culpability. Examples include self-defense in criminal cases or statute of limitations in civil cases. Failing to adequately plead an affirmative defense may result in it being waived in court.
It depends on the situation
When I was taking journalism classes in the mid-70's, it was pleaded. Now it has become pled. Don't ask me why. Pleaded makes more sense but it is pled.
He pled guilty to affray.
"Pled" is a past tense form of the verb "pledge," which means to make a serious promise or commitment to do something. It can also refer to a formal commitment to support a cause or organization, especially in fundraising contexts. In some legal contexts, "pled" can refer to a defendant's declaration of guilt or innocence regarding a charge.
Initially, it seemed like a good idea, one that was encouraged by his defense attorneys. But Berkowitz pled guilty of multiple counts of first degree murder. The talking dog scenario didn't last long and fooled almost nobody.
I/you/we/they plead. He/she/it pleads. The present participle is pleading.
The past tense of "plead" is "pleaded" or "pled."
The past perfect tense of "plead" is "had pleaded."
Yes, pled guilty to fraud charges and convicted September 2014
John Adams and Josiah Quincy defended the soldiers and gave a beautiful defense which acquitted all but two of the soldiers. Those two eventually pled Benefit of Clergy which allowed a person who could read from the Bible to either say they were outside the jurisdiction or had repented directly to God.
The past tense of plead is pled or pleaded, depending on the context.According to several reference sources, pleaded is the past tense and past participle when referring to an emotional way of begging someone, e.g. The anguished mother pleaded via the media for her wayward daughter to return home.It should be noted that pleaded is the only form accepted by Black's [Law Dictionary].'Pled' is a colloquial term which has become more acceptable in recent years, but is still not the preferred choice. However, as English is an evolving language, it means that, among the lay crowd "pled" has become more common. According to at least one reputable source, both 'pleaded' and 'pled' are now two correct formsYou may choose to accept either answer, however in legal circles it appears that the only acceptable form is "pleaded".It is not remotely acceptable to say the past tense of "plead" is "plead."
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