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Right to Plead Not Guilty

The defendant's right to reject a plea, plead not guilty, and have their day in court in front of a jury.

What Right Law Group attorneys say

“The advice is ours, but the decision is yours. You always have the right to plead not guilty and have your day in court in front of the jury.”
Alexis Austin Litle · Colorado Plea Deal: What Prosecutors Won't Tell YouWatch clip ↗
“the decision of whether or not to accept a plea offer is 100% your decision. We'll never try to force you to accept a plea.”
Alexis Austin Litle · Colorado Plea Deal: What Prosecutors Won't Tell YouWatch clip ↗

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to take the plea my attorney recommends, or can I still go to trial?

Alexis explains: "The advice is ours, but the decision is yours. You always have the right to plead not guilty and have your day in court in front of the jury."

Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip ↗
Who decides whether I accept a plea offer, and will my attorney pressure me to take one?

Alexis explains: "the decision of whether or not to accept a plea offer is 100% your decision. We'll never try to force you to accept a plea."

Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip ↗

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