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Pleading No Contest Vs Guilty In Pima
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``No contest'' means you are not admitting guilt, but are accepting there is sufficient evidence to convict you. ``Guilty'' means you are admitting guilt. Either way, the court will sentence you for the crime.
By maintaining a not guilty plea, you ensure that your right to a fair trial is preserved, and the burden of proof remains squarely on the prosecution. Additionally, pleading not guilty allows your defense attorney the necessary time and opportunity to build a robust defense.
By maintaining a not guilty plea, you retain the leverage needed to negotiate a more favorable plea agreement. This could result in lesser charges, reduced sentences, or alternative sentencing options that might not be available if you initially plead guilty.
Common Defenses Against Speeding Tickets Inaccurate Estimation of Speed by the Officer. Questioning the Officer's Vantage Point and Conditions During the Incident. Radar and Lidar Inaccuracies. Calibration and Maintenance Records of the Device. Operator Error or Improper Use of the Device. Driving to Avoid Harm or Danger.
If you believe the evidence against you is weak and wish to challenge the ticket, pleading not guilty may be the appropriate course of action. However, if you acknowledge that you were speeding but want to avoid the potential consequences of a trial, opting for a no contest plea might be more suitable.
Always plead not guilty. If you plead guilty you are asking for points/higher fines. Never do that. You will receive a summons to traffic court and your driving abstract will be reviewed.
The legal effect of such a plea, to a crime punishable as a felony, shall be the same as that of a plea of guilty for all purposes.
In California DUI cases, you might consider a “no-contest” plea instead of pleading guilty. This plea results in a conviction and sentencing, but it may be a better choice, especially if you're concerned about potential lawsuits related to your DUI.
Read more. About 95% of felony convictions in the United States are obtained by guilty pleas (and at least as many misdemeanor convictions), but only 15% of known exonerees pled guilty (261/1,702). Innocent defendants who plead guilty have an exceptionally hard time convincing anybody of their innocence. Read more.
