Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 844D > Part I – Definitions, Administration
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 844D > Part I - Definitions, Administration
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- 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.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.