Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Would you recommend entering an Alford plea or pleaing Nolo Contendere in a grand larceny case?

April 26, 2017alford criminal entering larceny Law Legal Nolo plea recommend

0

Posted

Would you recommend entering an Alford plea or pleaing Nolo Contendere in a grand larceny case?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Both have the immediate results of a guilty plea in terms of sentencing consequences. Importantly, an Alford plea can result in the offense being treated as a “prior” in the case of a subsequent offense, whereas a nolo contendere plea will not.