I mean what are you essentially saying? "Guilty", I can understand that. "Not Guilty" I get that too. But "No Contest"? As in "I don't stand a chance! You call this a trial?! I'm screwed before this even got off the ground! I want my mom!"?
2006-08-17 08:20:08 · 10 answers · asked by rocken_heimer 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You are not going to plead guilty, but you are not going to fight the charge. You will take the punishment and leave. The court cost and lawyer expense could be much more expensive than the fine. So for economic reasons you would pay the fine, but not admit quilt.
2006-08-17 08:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by Granny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't do the crime if you can't do the time!
No Contest means that you are not contesting the state's case. You are neither accepting guilt in the case, nor are you professing innocence. If the prosecution accepts this plea then you at least end up with no convictions against you, which can have repercussions in employment and procuring a loan.
I would say that you should just be thankful that the prosecution didn't think it was worth the state's time and money to pursue a guilty verdict.
2006-08-17 08:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To plead 'no contest' means that you are neither pleading 'guilty' or 'not guilty'. It's basically a way of avoiding an official plea. Defendants will typically plead 'no contest' if they intend to make a plea bargain, and as Shaz points out, a plea bargain will usually result in a lesser punishment.
2006-08-17 08:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No contest means you do *not* admit guilt but will not contest the issue. It usually leads to a lower sentence since speeds up court process
2006-08-17 08:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not admitting guilt, but you are admitting that the court has enough evidence to convict you. You usually end up with the same sentence as a guilty person, but in some circumstances it's better to not ever knowingly admit guilt in public court.
2006-08-17 08:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it means the same as "guilty." It's just a way of saying you can't admit you're gulity or not guilty and you are leaving it up to the judge or court to decide.
2006-08-17 08:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by TVC15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No contest is basically saying, "I'm not admitting guilt, but I don't have faith in your corrupt system, and I can't afford a good lawyer, so give me your punishment and I'll get out of your hair."
2006-08-17 08:41:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No contest means you don't admit or deny the charges. You will still get the punishment and or fines, tho.
2006-08-17 08:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by working mom of 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the EXACT equivalent of pleading the Fifth Amendment.
2006-08-17 08:27:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like saying your not gonna fight it...You wont plead guilty..But you just kinda realize you are...And let it be.
2006-08-17 08:27:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋