QUESTION
Can my son stop drug charges from being put on his record if he pleads no contest to them?
Asked on Aug 19th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Nevada
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My son was arrested by police at 3 a.m. on Tuesday in his own apartment. The cops had a warrant to search the home, and they found pot in one of his roommate’s rooms. Other paraphernalia was found in the house, but not my son’s room. My son has a clean record, and now he is being charged with misdemeanor charges. Will this stay off his record if he pleads ‘no contest?’
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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A "no contest" plea is the same as a "guilty" plea in criminal courts. It will show up as a conviction.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2015 at 4:53 AM
Missouri does not have a "no contest" plea option. He will have to hire an attorney to represent him if he wants to avoid having a drug conviction on his permanent criminal record.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2015 at 2:18 PM
Nope. Pleading no contest is the same as pleading guilty.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2015 at 1:32 AM
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no - depending on the offer, it would stay on his record forever there is a clear defense I would be happy to discuss representation.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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No. Guilty = Record.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 5:50 PM
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He pleaded no contest is equivalent to a guilty plea for purposes of the court and conviction. Therefore pleading no contest will result in a criminal record. It appears that he may have a defense. You should engage an attorney immediately.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 5:10 PM
James Edward Smith
He will have to seal his record after the case. No contest is the same as guilty. Ask for diversion.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 5:01 PM