Most people who plead no contest will do so as a result of a plea bargain. Otherwise, it would make little sense to waive your right to fight the charges and put your fate in the hands of the judge. Usually, you do not end up choosing between a guilty plea and no contest.
However, this could be a matter of negotiation in plea discussions, especially the offense may also result in a civil lawsuit. Your criminal defense attorney will discuss your legal options when advising you. If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, you need legal help immediately because your legal rights are at risk. Contact an Appleton criminal defense lawyer at Hogan Eickhoff online or call us today at to schedule your free initial consultation.
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Pleading no contest, in essence, has the same outcome of a guilty plea. You are going to have to pay the fine. However, if there is ever a civil suit filed against you related to this particular traffic offense, your plea of no contest cannot be used against you in the civil suit, while your guilty plea can. If you plead guilty or no contest and you do not pay the fine with your appearance you will be given the opportunity to speak with a judge and tell her why you should not have to pay the whole fine.
When you receive your ticket you will see that there is a great deal of information on the reverse side. When making your plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest you often have the opportunity to make two additional decisions, too. There are some specific offenses for which a driving safety course cannot be completed. Please contact your court for specific information as to those offenses. The deferred adjudication process can vary by court. In essence, if you are eligible for deferred adjudication the court will accept your guilty or no contest plea and in exchange for your plea they will place you on probation.
As long as you complete your probation terms the court will discharge you from probation and dismiss the offense against you without finding you guilty. Deferred adjudication is at the sole discretion of the court, unless under Art.
In these instances a deferral is not an option. The prosecutor must explain what evidence they would have had against you had you pled not guilty and a trial had been set.
Pleading no contest or nolo contendere means you admit no guilt for the crime, but the court can determine the punishment. Through this conversation, the judge gains a better perspective on the situation.
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