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Which plea can serve to protect a defendant who has been found guilty in criminal court but is also facing civil action for the same offense?
a. Standing mute
b. Nolo contendere
c. Alford plea
d. Not guilty by reason of insanit
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b. Nolo contendere
A nolo contendere ("no contest") plea results in a conviction for criminal purposes but is not an admission of guilt and generally cannot be used as an admission of liability in subsequent civil litigation (though exact effect can vary by jurisdiction and judge's approval may be required).
A nolo contendere ("no contest") plea results in a conviction for criminal purposes but is not an admission of guilt and generally cannot be used as an admission of liability in subsequent civil litigation (though exact effect can vary by jurisdiction and judge's approval may be required).
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