A local drug dealer pleaded this to 14 felonies. Will get get her a lighter sentencing?
2006-07-06 21:29:55 · 4 answers · asked by Alea S 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Nolo Contendere is an old Latin term that means No Contest. The way the courts perceive this plea, is basically "I'm not guilty however I don't have enough evidence to plead my case". This answer is no, he should not get a lighter sentence, however the dealer has the fortune of saying he never pleaded guilty to anything its basically a plea bargin.
2006-07-06 21:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by HwyManSc 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nolo Contendere-Means I am not pleading guilty however I am willing to accept the punishment. You can in some cases get a lot less time than you would if found guilty by a jury. With drug cases this could mean the difference is doing a life sentence w/out parole and 20-40.
2006-07-06 21:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by girlgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably no lighter than pleading guilty.
2006-07-06 21:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by getalife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they aren't contesting the charges and are at the court's will.
2006-07-06 22:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by merlinsdragonfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋