1. An accused person’s formal response of “guilty,” “not guilty,” or “no contest” to a criminal charge. — Also termed criminal plea. [Cases: Criminal Law 267–275. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 365–378, 384–408, 410–418.]
plea
plea, n.
1. An accused person’s formal response of “guilty,” “not guilty,” or “no contest” to a criminal charge. — Also termed criminal plea. [Cases: Criminal Law 267–275. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 365–378, 384–408, 410–418.]
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