What is a NOLO plea?

A plea of nolo contendere or no contest informs the court that the accused does not contest to the charges and will waive his or her right to trial, while maintaining a claim of innocence. A plea of nolo contendere more than likely cannot be used against a defendant in any subsequent proceedings. A nolo contendere plea, like a guilty plea is a conviction.

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