Difference Between No Contest Vs. Guilty Plea In Lewisville

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Discussing No Contest Vs. Guilty Pleas Entered In Lewisville

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Have you received a ticket in the City of Lewisville and ever wondered what is the difference between no contest and guilty plea. If your case is not handled correctly, both can lead to a conviction.

 

No Contest Plea– This means that you do not contest the charges the State has filed against you. When entering a no contest plea, you can be found guilty unless you are eligible and successfully take a defensive driving class or deferred adjudication to keep the ticket off your record. A plea of No Contest cannot be used against you in a civil suit. A no contest plea can protect your driving record if requested properly.

 

Guilty Plea-This means that you admit guilt to the charges the State has filed against you. Once a guilty plea has been entered a conviction will go on your driving record for the ticket. You will no longer be able to request defensive driving or deferred adjudication to keep the ticket off your record. You will also have waived your rights to any court hearings and any evidence you may have.  A plea of Guilty may be used against you later in a civil suit if there was a traffic accident (another party can say you were at fault or responsible for the accident because you plead guilty to the traffic charge).

 

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Are you unsure what the difference is and do not want to make a big choice like this on your own. Contact our office and one of our attorneys will file the proper documents to get a court date. Once a court date is set for your case, the attorney can negotiate either a dismissal or deferred adjudication with deferral fine with the prosecutor. With a dismissal or deferred adjudication, your driving record will stay protected.