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Old 10-23-2008, 08:08 PM
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? california, what does it mean when we enter a plea of no lo contendre
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Old 10-23-2008, 09:47 PM
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? california, what does it mean when we enter a plea of no lo contendre
It means that you are going to be found guilty. The punishment is the same. The only thing that is gained is you don't have to admit guilt (which may be slightly useful in a civil proceeding on the same matter).
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Nolo contendere has effectively the same legal effect as pleading guilty but cannot be used against you as an admission of guilt in any civil suit when the plea of nolo contendere is used for a crime punishable as a misdemeanor or infraction.

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Means: No contest. You won't contest the charge but you don't admit guilt.
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