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QuizMultiple Choice

Law and Criminal Procedure

Question 3 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

Which statement describes a plea of no contest in a criminal case?

Answer
A
The suspect claims he or she did not commit the crime and wants the case to go to a trial.
B
The suspect claims he or she did commit the crime and does not want the case to go to trial.
C
The suspect does not admit guilt, but does not wish to fight the charges and does not want a trial.
D
The suspect does not understand the charges and wants a trial to better understand the accusation.

Explanation

A plea of no contest means the defendant does not admit guilt but does not challenge the charges. The defendant gives up the chance to fight the case at trial, so choice C—does not admit guilt but does not wish to fight the charges or have a trial—is correct.

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