An Idaho Defendants Written Guilty Plea (Criminal) is an official document submitted to a court to accept responsibility for a crime that has been charged. This document serves as a formal admission of guilt and acceptance of the legal consequences of the offense. It is signed by the defendant and witnessed by a qualified individual. The plea outlines the charges, the legal rights of the defendant, and the consequences of pleading guilty. Depending on the type of offense, the plea can include sentencing recommendations, fines, and/or probationary terms. There are two types of Idaho Defendants Written Guilty Plea (Criminal): Alford pleas and solo contender pleas. An Alford plea is when the defendant pleads guilty to a criminal charge because they understand that they may be found guilty in court, even though they do not admit guilt. A solo contender plea is when the defendant does not admit guilt but still agrees to accept punishment as if they had pleaded guilty.