By making an Alford Plea the accused is not admitting guilt, but is conceding that the prosecution has sufficient evidence to convict him of the crime for which he has been charged, and that he has elected not to make the prosecutor present evidence against him.

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Q: What is an "Alford plea?"

A: By making an Alford Plea the accused is not admitting guilt, but is conceding that the prosecution has sufficient evidence to convict him of the crime for which he has been charged, and that he has elected not to make the prosecutor present evidence against him.


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