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Law and Criminal Procedure — Quiz

Question 5 • American Government/Civics

If a suspect does not admit to committing a crime and wants a trial, he or she files a

Answer
A
guilty plea.
B
not guilty plea.
C
no contest plea.
D
contest plea.

Explanation

A suspect who denies committing the crime and wants the case decided at trial enters a not guilty plea. This plea requires the prosecution to prove the charge in court. A guilty plea admits the crime, while a no contest plea does not request a trial to contest the charge.

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