Before Accepting a Defendant's Plea of Guilty or Nolo Contendere

question 41

Multiple Choice

Before accepting a defendant's plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (and most state rules) require a trial judge to ascertain _______________.

• A) that the plea has been made knowingly and voluntarily
• B) that the plea is not the result of force or threats or of promises apart from a plea agreement
• C) that there is a factual basis for the plea that has been entered.
• D) all of these.

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Definitions:

Permanent Underclass

A segment of the population that experiences persistent poverty and social disadvantages, making upward mobility difficult.

Poverty Line

The minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country.

Public Assistance Grant

Financial aid provided by the government to individuals or groups in need, aimed at supporting basic living expenses.

Family

A social unit consisting of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, often forming a household.