what does it mean if somebody pleads no contest on a trial?

Question

I allready know what guilty and innocent mean so plz dont tell me that i just want to know wht no contest means

Answer 1

It means they are not contesting (challenging) the factual assertions of their guilty, but they are not admitting anything either.

A no-contest plea, depending on the jurisdiction, may still require the prosecution to prove all elements of the crime through evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. A guilty plea waives that evidentiary requirement.

Also, in later civil or criminal matters, a no contest plea cannot be entered into evidence as an admission. A guilty plea is an admission.

Answer 2

"No contest" or "Nolo Contendere" means that the accused does not contest the charges against him, and accepts whatever evidence the prosecutor has, or may have.

While not the same as a guilty plea, it has the same legal consequence. That is, immediately after the plea, the judge will look at the prosecutor's evidence, maybe hear a witness or two, and question the defendant.

If satisfied that sufficient evidence is there, the judge will enter a finding of guilt. Sentencing is usually lighter for a no contest or guilty plea than for finding of guilt after trial.

Under certain conditions, a no contest plea can be appealed; a guilty plea cannot.

Answer 3

Well it mean your not disputing the allegations or charges brought against you in other words you just pleaded GUILTY,with out saying it that is what no contest means.

Answer 4

No contest means that you're not disputing what the state is saying, just that you're not admitting guilt.

An Alford plea is where you state that you're not guilty, but that the state probably has the evidence needed to convict you.

Answer 5

It is the same as guilty without coming out and admitting it.

Answer 6

It is the same as pleading GUILTY.