Asked by stephan vailes on Jun 26, 2024
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If a defendant enters a plea in which they do not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges further, this is known as:
A) A partial defense.
B) An Information.
C) A nuisance plea.
D) Nolo contendere.
E) Plea of avoidance.
Nolo Contendere
A plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges.
Plea
A formal statement made by a defendant in response to a criminal charge, typically 'guilty,' 'not guilty,' or 'no contest.'
Information
Data, knowledge, or details about someone or something that can be used for a variety of purposes, including making decisions, solving problems, or understanding situations.
- Distinguish between the types of pleas available to defendants in criminal court and their implications.
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Julia MuralovaJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Nolo contendere, also known as a no contest plea, is where the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges. This plea has the same immediate effect as a guilty plea, but it cannot be used against the defendant as an admission of guilt in a civil lawsuit.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the types of pleas available to defendants in criminal court and their implications.