CASE 10.3
A man is arrested for burglary in a rural community in southwestern Arizona. Upon his arrest, three handguns, rope, duct tape, and handcuffs are found on his possession. He has a prior arrest for sexual assault and served three years in prison for the crime. Given this information, answer the following questions.
-At his arraignment, the defendant is asked to plead to the charges. The defendant pleads no contest or what is otherwise known as:

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"Nolo contendere" is a plea where the defendant neither admits nor denies the charges against them but agrees to accept punishment. It is also known as a "no contest" plea. In this case, given the defendant's possession of incriminating materials and prior criminal history, it is likely that he would opt for a no contest plea to avoid further incriminating himself in a trial.

CASE 10.3 A Man Is Arrested for Burglary in a Rural Community