07-26-2012, 05:41 PM
(07-26-2012, 04:33 PM)Lady Cop Wrote: Pico, I forgot to ask what an Alford plea is.
BTK killer took one. you are not pleading innocent or guilty. but you make a deal and have to allocute in open court...tell all details of crime.
In an Alford Plea, the criminal defendant does not admit the act, but admits that the prosecution could likely prove the charge. The court will pronounce the defendant guilty.
similar to nolo contendere
Thanks. That's a good deal for victims' families and the state.