Roland and Kelly were involved in a car accident in which Kelly was badly injured and had to be hospitalized.After the accident was investigated, it was found that Roland's negligence was the cause of the accident.Duly, he was charged with reckless driving, a crime.What course of action should Roland take to avoid being sued by Kelly, holding him liable for her injuries and subsequent hospital bills?

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By entering into a plea of nolo contendere, also known as a plea of no contest, Roland is admitting that he was at fault for the accident, but he is not admitting guilt for the criminal charges. This means that Kelly and her legal team will not be able to use Roland's guilty plea as evidence in a civil case against him, reducing the chances of him being held liable for her injuries and hospital bills. Additionally, by not pleading guilty, Roland is not risking a trial and potential harsher punishment, but still taking responsibility for his actions.

Roland and Kelly Were Involved in a Car Accident in Which