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No Contest Vs Guilty In Texas
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``No contest'' means you are not admitting guilt, but are accepting there is sufficient evidence to convict you. ``Guilty'' means you are admitting guilt. Either way, the court will sentence you for the crime.
If you plead "nolo contendere" (no contest) you stated that while you do not wish to plead guilty you agree that the prosecutor has sufficient evidence that the court would find you guilty. This is considered the same as pleading guilty as far as the conviction is concerned.
If you might face a civil case related to your alleged crime, a no-contest plea can help you avoid giving the plaintiff a powerful piece of evidence. On the other hand, a guilty plea might get you a better deal from the prosecution, but it's essential to weigh the potential for a civil lawsuit.
No contest is the same as a guilty plea, period. It just can't be used against you in civil case.
An appeal to a higher court may be possible if you disagree with the result at the trial level or feel you were treated unfairly. You may also appeal, in limited circumstances, a plea of guilty to the charged offense. I have many years experience in the state court system and do top-notch work.
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contest plea means that while you do not admit to the crime, you also do not dispute the charges against you. In Texas, this plea is treated similarly to a guilty plea for sentencing purposes. It results in a conviction, but it cannot be used against you in a civil lawsuit based on the same facts.
In general, no contest is the better way to go, but it probably wouldn't make much difference in your situation. The court can decline to accept the no contest plea, but I sincerely doubt it will do so in a traffic violation situation.
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A no contest plea is more of a civil issue. If you were in an accident a guilty plea is an automatic admission of liability.A nocontest plea doesn't involve an admission of guilt. Instead, you're saying you won't contest the charges against you. A plea of no contest means that you do not contest the State's charge against you. The difference between a plea of guilty and no contest is that the no contest plea may not later be used against you in a civil suit for damages. Legally speaking, a no contest plea has the same effect as a guilty plea on a conviction when it comes to sentencing. A plea of no contest means that you do not contest the State's charge against you. Pleading "no contest" to a criminal charge means you do not admit fault. Neither are you trying to fight for your innocence in a criminal trial.
