Blunt answer: It makes the defendant 'feel better about themselves.' They don't have to hang their head in shame and admit that THEY'RE GUILTY!
"No contest" is simply another way of saying "I acknowledge that the state has enough evidence against me to convict me."
Yes.
If the police have proof that this person was drinking then they can pin this person for underage drinking. But if they dont this person can plead no contest.
In traffic court you can plead in the following manner: Guilty - Not Guilty - No Contest - or (in some traffic courts) Guilty With An Explanation.
if you are pleading not guilty you wish to fight the ruling i just went through this last month and i made the mistake of pleaing no contest and was found guilty before i could say another word
Certainly. No contest has the same effect as a guilty plea except that is may not establish fault in a civil action.
In court, you must either plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against you.
Essentially "Guilty" and "No Contest" are the same verdict. "No contest" just sounds kinder and gentler. It is highly likely that the fine and any license points will be identical.
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.
To plead in a court case, you must formally state your response to the charges brought against you. This can include pleading guilty, not guilty, or no contest. It is important to consult with a lawyer to understand your options and the potential consequences of each plea.
Guilty - Not Guilty - Nolo Contendre. The last being Latin meaning; I don't plead Guilty but I acknowledge that there is probably sufficient evidence to convict me. In juvenile courts the pleas can be 'Involved'" and 'Not Involved.'" Same as guilty and not guilty but it sounds nicer.
Yes. Essentially a plea of "No Contest" is just a gentler sounding way of pleading "Guilty."
A no contest plea means that you do not admit or deny committing the crime, but you are not going to fight the charge. If you plead no contest, you are accepting whatever punishment the court gives you, but you are not admitting guilt.