The most common types of plea are "guilty" and "not guilty". In some legal systems pleading guilty can result in a more lenient punishment for the defendant; it is thus a type of mitigating factor in sentencing. While in some other legal systems pleading guilty instead can result in a harsher punishment.
A plea agreement is an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor. The judge is not required to accept a plea agreement. However, the judge usually takes a plea agreement into account before sentencing the defendant.
There are 3 basic types of pleas in criminal court: guilty, not guilty or no contest.
The cross-complainant is the principal asserting causes of action for indemnity and contribution. It includes related causes of action for breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligent interference with prospective economic relations.
LASC CIV 301 - Amendment to Cross-Complaint (Corrected Name). This form is used when the cross-complainant files a cross-complaint with an incorrect name for the cross-defendant. The form allows for the correction of the cross-complaint by substituting the true name for the incorrect one, with options for both cases.
You can obtain a summary of the status and actions taken on your case at the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Click “Find a Case” on the left side of the front page. You will need your case number to access information. For older cases, enter the two-digit year, the court initial, and the case number.
LASC CIV 301 - Amendment to Cross-Complaint (Corrected Name). This form is used when the cross-complainant files a cross-complaint with an incorrect name for the cross-defendant. The form allows for the correction of the cross-complaint by substituting the true name for the incorrect one, with options for both cases.
In all general civil cases, the plaintiff must serve a copy of the ADR information package on each defendant together with the complaint. Cross-complainants must serve a copy of the ADR information package on any new parties to the action together with the cross-complaint.
A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice. (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2008.)