Blog Posts in May, 2019

Why Would Someone Plead ‘No Contest’ in a Criminal Case?

During your arraignment, the judge will ask you to enter a plea. You can either plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. A not guilty plea means you are stating you did not commit the offense you were accused of. Guilty means you admit to the charges brought against you. No contest means you are not admitting guilt, but are also not contesting the facts of the case. Advantage of a No Contest Plea ...