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What is the term for a plea that asserts a defendant’s innocence but allows sentencing without a trial?

Retry Correct Incorrect An Alford plea is a variant of a guilty plea — one in which the defendant does not admit to any wrongdoing and asserts their innocence but accepts the fact that they’ll be sentenced.

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What is the term for a plea that asserts a defendant’s innocence but allows sentencing without a trial?

• Not guilty
• Summary
• No contest
• Alford