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Definition: A plea where the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment. Unlike a guilty plea, a nolo plea cannot be used against the defendant as an admission of guilt in a civil lawsuit arising from the same incident.
Category: Court Process · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.170 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Nolo Contendere (No Contest) — Detailed in Florida
A plea where the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment. Unlike a guilty plea, a nolo plea cannot be used against the defendant as an admission of guilt in a civil lawsuit arising from the same incident.
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