What's the Plea of Nolo Contender?

[cryix47]

What is the name of your state?MD


Is Nolo Contender any different from Guilty or No Contest??

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

What is the name of your state?MD


Is Nolo Contender any different from Guilty or No Contest??

My response:

Nolo contendere is the Latin phrase for "No Contest". It is your way of saying to the judge, "Your honor, I have no defense - - I give up." It is tantamount to a "guilty" verdict.

The only reason to use "Nolo" is if your criminal actions also had Civil Action consequences. For example, if you caused an auto accident, that also resulted in the death or injury of someone, you may in fact be criminally liable. However, when you use "Nolo" in the Criminal Action, your verdict CANNOT be used in the Civil Action; i.e., the Plaintiff in the Civil action must PROVE all the elements of your liability. However, if you merely plead "guilty" in the criminal matter, the Plaintiff in the Civil Action can use your "guilty" plea as an admission of your liability in, and for, the Civil Action. A "guilty" plea acts as an "admission against interest".

IAAL