Understanding No Contest Plea Consequences

Nolo Contendere Pleas: Consequences of No Contest

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The legal principle of nolo contendere, Latin for “I do not wish to contend,” plays a significant role in the American criminal justice system. This plea, commonly known as “no contest,” allows defendants to accept punishment for a crime without admitting or denying guilt. The consequences of entering a nolo contendere plea are far-reaching and […]

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