{"id":1467,"date":"2020-03-06T17:41:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T17:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1467"},"modified":"2020-03-06T17:41:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T17:41:16","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-a-no-contest-plea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-no-contest-plea\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of a No Contest Plea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A no contest plea is also known as nolo contendere<\/em>,\nwhich translates loosely to, \u201cI do not wish to contend.\u201d When a defendant uses\nthe no contest plea, they are not admitting fault, but they are also not disputing\nthe charges either. Although this type of plea is an alternative to guilty<\/em>\nor not guilty<\/em>, courts will still convict and sentence someone following\nthis plea. When it comes to no contest pleas, there are several advantages and disadvantages\ninvolved. For this reason, it is wise to educate yourself on the terms of a no\ncontest plea before making one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn the pros and cons of a no contest\nplea to make the best decision for yourself prior to trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pros of a No Contest Plea<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Not all states allow nolo contendere, so if yours does, you\nare already at an advantage. Furthermore, most cases of no contest pleas\nrequire preliminary permission from the courts; so, if you are permitted to\nmake this type of plea, you are also in luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another major benefit to a no contest plea is civil liability.\nOnce a defendant pleads no contest, they are convicted and sentenced criminally,\nbut their plea cannot be used as evidence of guilt later on if they face civil\naction by any victims of their crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pleading no contest saves money on attorney fees and court\ncosts since trail time is shortened. The more you must appear for trial, and\nthe longer you fight a charge, the more money you are going to spend. No contest\npleas reduce time and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, pleading no contest also takes a person out of\nthe spotlight faster if they are in it, such as the case with local celebrities\nlike news reporters, restaurant owners, and CEO\u2019s. No contest pleas shorten the\nprocess and can let a person move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to receive a lighter sentence when pleading\nno contest, as compared to pleading guilty, going to trial, and being\nconvicted. Generally, defendants are given lesser punishment following a no\ncontest plea deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons of a No Contest Plea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although there are several advantages of pleading no\ncontest, there are always two sides to a story. No contest pleas can also\nrender unpleasant outcomes. One of the most well-known disadvantages of\npleading no contest is the fact that a defendant will be convicted, sentenced,\nsubjected to penalties, and have a permanent criminal record. Additionally, a no\ncontest plea can be used later on as an aggravated factor if the defendant is criminally\ncharged again. Aggravated factors will increase the severity of punishment for\na defendant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Trusted Legal Advice For Your Indiana Criminal Charges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule a consultation with aggressive criminal defense attorney<\/a>, David E. Lewis regarding your felony crimes. He will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms after being charged with invasion of privacy in Indianapolis. With decades of hands-on experience, you can trust Attorney David E. Lewis to build you a strong and impactful defense against your criminal charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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