Pleadings Are

question 44

Multiple Choice

Pleadings are

• A) formal documents that set out claims and defenses.
• B) statements of guilt or innocence.
• C) informal exchanges between parties.
• D) discovery devices.

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Definitions:

Nolo Contendere

A plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges.

Plea

A formal statement made by a defendant in response to a criminal charge, typically 'guilty,' 'not guilty,' or 'no contest.'

Information

Data, knowledge, or details about someone or something that can be used for a variety of purposes, including making decisions, solving problems, or understanding situations.

Insanity Defense

The insanity defense is a legal argument used by defendants, claiming that due to mental illness, they should not be held fully responsible for their actions under criminal law.