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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
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).
What is the difference between a confession and a guilty plea?
A confession is a statement where a person admits to committing a crime, while a guilty plea is a formal admission of guilt in a court of law. Confessions can be made to law enforcement or in a private setting, while guilty pleas are made in front of a judge during legal proceedings.
Can you change your plea on a traffic ticket from not guilty to guilty?
yes.
Where is Tim delong of atlantis foods incarcerated?
Very likely so according to the 11/2007 judgement... http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/archives/listeria-guilty-plea-in-case-involving-the-sale-of-listeriacontaminated-food.html
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.
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.
What to do when prosecutor tampering with the defendant not guilty plea?
Don't understand what is meant by the question. THAT's what prosecutors DO! Their job is to attempt to prove that the defendant IS guilty, and that his not guilty plea is a lie.
Can a judge enter a plea if the accused refuses to?
Yes, but only a not guilty plea.
