A plea of ______has the same effect as a plea of guilty,except that it cannot be used against the defendant in a subsequent civil action involving the same event.

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A plea of nolo contendere (or "no contest") is a form of plea in a criminal case that has the same legal effect as a guilty plea, but it cannot be used against the defendant in a subsequent civil action. This means that the defendant is not admitting guilt, but also not contesting the charges. It is often used as a plea bargain, where the defendant agrees to plead nolo contendere in exchange for a reduced sentence or other benefits.

A Plea of ______Has the Same Effect as a Plea