Entering_of_plea

The Accused enters a Plea in answer to the Charges. In most jurisdictions, the possible pleas are innocent, guilty, or nolo contendere. Accused persons may stand mute, in which case, the court usually enters a plea on their behalf. He made it clear that he would plead guilty to indecent assault. An innocent plea was entered on her behalf by a judge at an earlier hearing. Compare to: Citing.