“alford”

The following 2 entries include the term alford.

Alford doctrine

noun

: a legal doctrine under which a criminal defendant who does not admit guilt is allowed to plead guilty as part of a plea bargain provided the plea is made voluntarily and with knowledge of the consequences see also alford plea

Alford plea

noun

: a guilty plea entered by a criminal defendant who does not admit guilt but nevertheless pleads guilty as part of a plea bargain see also alford doctrine , nolo contendere

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