There are four (4) kinds of pleas to an indictment. A plea of:
1.  Guilty.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-1712

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
2.  Not guilty.
3.  A former judgment of conviction or acquittal of the offense charged, which may be pleaded either with or without the plea of not guilty.
4.  Once in jeopardy.