Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: Alfred Plea

The so-called Alford plea applies to criminal cases and in effect says the following regarding the defendant who takes such a plea:

"No, I'm not specifically admitting that I'm guilty of the offense charged, but if the state took it to trial, I do admit that they would very likely have evidence sufficient to prove my guilt beyond reasonable doubt."

An Alford plea is the same as a guilty plea with the same legal effect as a practical matter.

Re: Alfred Plea

This comes from Alford v North Carolina, this is a situation where the defendant is pleading guilty, but without admitting guilt. Essentially, the Defendant is claiming that the evidence againts him/her is strong enough to convict but they still maintain their innocence.

It can be used anytime the judge allows it and has all the practical ramifications of a regular guilty plea.

Re: Alfred Plea

Both answers above are correct, the state equivalant is a Serrano or Hicks plea.

Re: Alfred Plea

Alfred plea is a plea of guilty in which the defendant does not admit the act but admit that prosecution could likely prove charges