Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
A friend was arrested. The DA is offering probation if he pleads 'no contest'. Is that the same as admitting guilt?
Asked on 3/22/10, 1:34 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Marshall
Law Office of Robert L, Marshall
A no contest plea is saying "I'm not admitting I did it, but I'm not going to fight the charges."
The court treats it just like a guilty plea and finds the defendant guilty.
The only difference is that a no contest plea to a misdemeanor can't be used against you later in a civil suit.
Answered on 3/27/10, 11:20 am
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