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What can I do if others plead guilty for me against my will?
Asked on Jun 01st, 2014 on Criminal Law - Utah
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What can I do if I never plead guilty but the prosecutor and attorney plead for me against my will? Will I still get sentenced as guilty?
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Let the Judge know that you never agreed to plead guilty. The Judge will almost certainly ask why you did not say anything at the time of the entry of plea, especially when responding to his questions at the time of entering the plea.
Answered on Jun 04th, 2014 at 9:49 PM
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That would be illegal. At some point, a judge has to hear you say that you are guilty in open court. If, for some reason, the judge messed up and accepted a plea without you saying you are guilty, that would be grounds for an appeal.
Answered on Jun 04th, 2014 at 9:49 PM