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Re:What to do if you’re stopped by the police by sterlind on Monday January 13, 2020 @10:58PM (#22041721)
What about Alford pleas? I thought they existed so that you could reserve the right to appeal or avoid a civil action by avoiding an admission of guilt while acknowledging that you will likely be convicted.
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Re:What to do if you’re stopped by the police by dreamcompiler on Tuesday January 14, 2020 @01:36AM (#22042413)
IANAL but from what my lawyer friends have told me an Alford plea is practically the same as a guilty plea for purposes of appeal. In other words, it's very difficult to appeal an Alford plea. Seek legal advice before considering an Alford plea.
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