"No Contest" Pleas
Understanding "Nolo Contendere"
Understanding "Nolo Contendere"
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What Does Pleading No Contest Mean?
A nolo contendere plea—also called a no contest plea—is a lot like a guilty plea; it carries the same fundamental consequences but not the official admission of guilt.
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Can a "No Contest" Plea Bite You Later in Life?
I am charged with a misdemeanor, reckless driving. If I plead "no contest," will I have a conviction on my record--and can the no contest plea be offered into evidence against me if I am sued in civil court?
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