When the accused enters a plea of nolo contendere, he/she accepts the penalty ordered by the court without admitting his/her guilt.

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A plea of nolo contendere, also known as a "no contest" plea, means the defendant does not contest the charges against them. This allows the court to impose a penalty without the defendant admitting guilt, effectively not challenging the charges but also not admitting to them.

When the Accused Enters a Plea of Nolo Contendere, He/she