If the Defendant Wants to Enter an Alford Plea, the Judge

question 66

Multiple Choice

If the defendant wants to enter an Alford plea, the judge

• A)cannot lawfully accept it.
• B)may accept the plea only if the defense attorney agrees.
• C)may accept it only if there is a substantial evidence of guilt or a strong factual basis for the plea.
• D)may accept it only if the defendant is not able to understand the meaning of factual guilt.

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