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newyorker26

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When and why may a defendant withdraw a guilty plea?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the nolo contendere plea.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: It may be at any time before pronouncement of sentence. It may be at any time the accused did not
understand the significance of a guilty plea. It may be when the plea was coerced and not voluntary.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A plea of nolo contendere, meaning I will not contest it, or no contest, is essentially equivalent to a plea
of guilty. In some jurisdictions, the nolo contendere plea may not be used against the defendant in a civil
matter because the defendant has not admitted guilt. As pointed out, a plea of guilty is a formal type of
confession of the act charged. Not all states permit a nolo contendere plea to be entered by a defendant.




newyorker26

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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