Some jurisdictions permit a defendant to plead nolo contendere and reserve the right to appeal a specific ruling of the trial court.

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In some jurisdictions, a defendant can enter a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) and reserve the right to appeal a specific ruling of the trial court. This is known as a conditional plea. However, not all jurisdictions allow for conditional pleas.

Some Jurisdictions Permit a Defendant to Plead Nolo Contendere and Reserve