Meaning “nolo contendere” in Latin, no contest is a plea used in criminal proceedings as an alternative to a guilty or not guilty plea. When a defendant pleads no contest, he or she neither admits nor disputes committing the criminal offense. Although a no contest plea is ...
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View MoreHiring “expert witnesses” to assess evidence, to provide professional opinions, and to testify at trial is important in many criminal cases. An expert ...
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