Is a plea of nolo contendere or no contest considered a conviction?
481735
Your answers are correct. It simply means, sentence me as though I am guilty but I am not admitting I am guilty. And yes, its a conviction on your record.
1088053
wrongful conviction is a civil matter, not criminal
253117
JeffAV and Queenapachi are answering 'Appeal against Conviction' which is totally incorrect.  Appeal against Sentence - after being convicted by a Magistrate, a Judge and Jury or in fact having pleaded Guilty - is where the appellant (the person appealing)considers the punishment too severe and is in fact asking for a reduction.  There is a facility now in the UK whereby if the Prosecution believes that the sentence of a court was too lenient (low) they can appeal asking that it be increased.   Many years ago if a person appealed against severity of sentence, the appeal court judge had the right to increase the sentence.  This used to prevent many unworthy appeals.
956114
Yes. You just need to petition the sentencing court. The judge with consider it and make a decision.
633351
A conviction is when go in front of a jury and a judge and they find you guilty.  A caution is like a warning.  A pre-ticket.  So modify your driving or other habits and don't cut it so close ever again.
965477
If you didnt do it then do plead not guilty. The burden lies with the Police to prove YOU did it. It is not enough for them to prove you probably did it they have to prove it was you that made the violations.\n\nYou will most likely appear before a magistrate rather than a judge. You and the Po;ice will ech have a chance to give evidence and then the magistrat will make a decision.\n\nIf you did do it and you plead Not Guilty and the Police can prove it was you that did the crime the magistrate will take a dim view of your plea.
267578
no.  you if you plead not guilty to the ticket, then the ticket goes to the centralized infraction bureau to record the plea, then the prosecutor receives the ticket and schedules a date in which you will appear in court to contest the ticket.  Because of the backlog of the court system it is not unusual for it to take a few months to receive a response.
887783
Each county and state agency has their own code, so you will have to be more specific.  But to the only one charge listed, it is quite possible that there is only one charge.  Police often drop charges as they are un-merited and really only designed to "scare" the prisoner into a plea as opposed to a court hearing, which is costly.  But the accused does need to get legal counsel and I would absolutely advise against ANY admissions of guilt, UNTIL I spoke with a lawyer and even then make sure the lawyer does their job and not just file a guilty or no contest verdict in the interest of expediting the matter.  A good many people are in jail simply because they were "scared" into signing confessions.  There is a due process, I strongly suggest you use it.  Even if it means staying in jail a while longer.  Good luck.\n\nPeace.
230163
No; not "officially", and [generally] juries rule on the "+" or "-" regarding ANY award after the civil case is heard; the amount [again, USUALLY] is directed by the jury; obviously, this can be less, eqal to, or more. \n\nHere comes the "circus" part. \n\nAs in all jury-based decisions, not only does appeal up to Supreme Court loom, but so does "directed verdict" by the judge; and there is no "recount" as in congress to overturn this as if it were a "veto"; thus, in effect, ultimately all plaintiffs, and defendants, are facing a "bench trial", since his/her honor can overturn the jury verdict- again, appeal is possible, but check the stats for "success" in all appellate courts, and "directed verdict" has a 10x "stronger hold" against appeal.\n\nWhich direction does the directed verdict go in a civil case? If the "burden of proof" of damages, primae faciae, was met, the some damages are usually approved by judge if jury so directs; specifically, when judge enunciates clearly that "this factor cannot be considered in approval of an award" but feels no other part of case caused an award, especially one "felt" large, or even larger than "requested", will be overturned and a directed verdict - even directed amount, is ordered; sometimes, even NO award, when a huge one has been awarded, against the plaintiff, as judge rules the instructions were ignored. \n\nGiven the power of "directed verdict" especially in civil court, I would want a lawyer who had a terrific "track record" in bench trials more than ANY "famous" criminal attorney; usually, a good attorney is skillful at "jury control and judge appeasement", but if your attorney has any hint of "pissing off judges", get another to represent you in court; another factor in the directed verdict, even if you have grounds for a solid appeal, how LONG can you "wait" for a wrongful death verdict? The pain must be awful, and our judicial system, especially when you are opposing the "bottomless money pit" of huge corporations i.e., insurance companies, often KNOW they can "wear you down" with continuances, motions, and avoid payment by "making you cave in" with time.\n\n\nGood luck and good verdict\n\njm
240300
Yes. Even if you are not prosecuted, any officer of the court can say you were guilty. The most likely scenario would be saying, "The defendent is, indeed, guilty. There just wasn't enough evidence to convict." Or "The defendent is, indeed, guilty. The jury just saw it otherwise." Or something to that effect.
1028187
The prosecution can not appeal a not-guilty verdict, even if it appears that there is no rational basis for the not-guilty verdict.\n\n By statute a state may give the prosecution the right to appeal rulings by the judge not amounting to a not-guilty verdict.  For example, the prosecution could appeal a finding by a judge that the amount stolen was less than the minimum for grand theft.  Or, the prosecution may have the right to appeal the sentence given on the grounds it was too lenient or not authorized by law.
725031
If they have been tried and sentenced, that will not help much.  If not, then talk to the District Attorney's office about whether they would continue the case if you did not press charges.  They may or may not want to pursue it without your testimony, but you can ask.
331157
To allow the defendent to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty (or in some jurisdictions, "no contest").  This lets the judge know how to proceed, when to set a trial date, entertain any pre-trial motions, and set bail as appropriate.
1063397
You admitted fault here and I bet that you admitted fault there too.\n\nRead what you wrote and you will realize that you have no argument in court.\n\nHe did not write the ticket for not stopping for the stop sign.\n\nHe wrote the ticket for "failing to yield to oncoming traffic at a stop sign."\n\nBig difference, if you were struck by cross traffic it becomes obvious that you did not yield to their right of way!\n\nYour best bet would be to plead "no contest" accepting the courts verdict without admitting guilt, it keeps you from looking foolish by trying to argue an open and closed case, and save face at the same time.
872574
It never happens that an accused convicted in lower court, chooses not to appeal in a higher court if he believes he is not guilty.\n\nTherefore the legal system permits him to appeal against the award in the higher court e.g. in the High court and then in the Supreme court and then can apply for clemancy before the President.\n\nEven then if during this long process a convicted person is not able to prove his innocence, he is liable to be convicted.\n\nMoreover the court depends on the evidence which are produced before it. \n\nNow if an innocent person is convicted for a crime which he never committed which is quite unlikely to happen ;\n\n1.It has to be proved in the court of law.\n\n2. After his punishment [ death] who will produce counter evidence in the court ?\n\n3. Why these evidence could not be produced earlier ?\n\n4. How the court will rely on these evidences ?\n\nNow assuming that the convicted was innocent, the prosecution will have to be held solely responsible as it conspired and fabricated the evidence and for taking an innocent life.\n\nAnd they can be punished as well. But not the court as it has no option but to rely on the evidence and arguments upon which all judgements are based.
635018
Cant get convictions expunged depends on the disposition of the case.
709608
You have an arraignment, where you plead guilty or not guilty.  If you plead not guilty, the next hearing would be a preliminary hearing, in which prosecutors will present evidence to a judge who would then determine whether or not there is enough evidence to bind you over to trial.  If there is enough evidence to bind you over to trial, the judge will set a trial date.