Why Is a No Contest Plea Beneficial to a Defendant

Why is a no contest plea beneficial to a defendant?

A) The defendant could be found guilty but would not receive a conviction.
B) The defendant could be found guilty but would not be sent to prison.
C) The defendant could be liable in a civil court but not in criminal court.
D) The defendant could be found guilty in a criminal court but can avoid civil liability for the acts of which he is accuseD.