Actually, I would plead "no contest". Pleading guilty means you admit the charges, you have no defense for your actions, and the court can go ahead and levy punishment against you. Pleading no contest or nolo contendere means you admit no guilt for the crime, but the court can determine the punishment. The judge will hold a conversation with you to ensure you understands the plea and the possible punishment. This gives the defendant an opportunity to explain the circumstances and why you are pleading no contest instead of guilty or not guilty. Through this conversation, the judge gains a better perspective on the situation.
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