Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
What is a "plea to the merits"? Is a plea of not guilty a plea to the merits?
Asked on 2/19/10, 12:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
It is old fashioned language for the defendant's first response in a case, civil or criminal. Not guilty is a plea to the merits in a criminal case.
Answered on 2/24/10, 12:36 pm
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