A plea that does not contest charges but concedes guilt is called?

A plea that does not contest charges but concedes guilt is called?

• A. Guilty
• B. Not guilty
• C. Nolo Contendere
• D. Continuance

Answer: (A)

A guilty plea is a formal admission of guilt and acceptance of the charges. By pleading guilty, the defendant admits the offense and typically waives the right to a trial, often in exchange for sentencing concessions or a plea agreement. This fits the description of a plea that does not contest the charges but concedes guilt. Not guilty means denial and goes to trial, while a no contest (nolo contendere) plea is not an admission of guilt even though it results in a guilty outcome for sentencing purposes in many cases. A continuance is simply a delay in the proceedings, not a type of plea.

A guilty plea is a formal admission of guilt and acceptance of the charges. By pleading guilty, the defendant admits the offense and typically waives the right to a trial, often in exchange for sentencing concessions or a plea agreement. This fits the description of a plea that does not contest the charges but concedes guilt. Not guilty means denial and goes to trial, while a no contest (nolo contendere) plea is not an admission of guilt even though it results in a guilty outcome for sentencing purposes in many cases. A continuance is simply a delay in the proceedings, not a type of plea.