Alford plea
Alford pleas are when one pleads guilty in court but maintains innocence and does not admit to official criminal acts. The pleader in question knows evidence exists for a conviction on criminal counts if that person goes to trial.[1]
Alford pleas are accepted within U.S. Courts, although the U.S. states of Indiana, Michigan and New Jersey do not accept Alford and no contest pleas. Furthermore, they are not allowed under United States military courts.
Alford Plea Media
Supreme Court Justice Byron White wrote the decision for the majority.
References
- ↑ "The Case of Alford or Nolo Contendere Pleas". PBS. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
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