Kansas Statutes 12-4407. Procedure upon plea of guilty
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 12-4407
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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.
If the accused person pleads guilty, the municipal judge may hear evidence touching on the nature of the case, or otherwise ascertain the facts thereof, and after such hearing, may refuse to accept the plea or may accept the plea, assess the punishment and enter the proper judgment.