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Entering a Plea
Plea Options
Only the person whose name appears on the citation (other than a licensed attorney) can enter a plea for an offense.
Plea options are as follows:
STATES CERTIFICATE OF DISCOVERY AND
DEFENDANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF EVIDENCE
Pursuant to TEX. CODE CRIM. PROC. art. 39.14
“The State of Texas, by and through the attorney for the State, in accordance with article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, hereby certifies to the Court that the materials set forth in the following paragraph have been provided to, or have been allowed to be inspected by, the defense prior to the beginning of any plea or trial of this cause:
The Defendant hereby acknowledges receipt of, or prior inspection of, the aforementioned materials.”
Only the person whose name appears on the citation (other than a licensed attorney) can enter a plea for an offense.
Plea options are as follows:
- Not Guilty - When you enter this plea, you are stating to the court that you believe you are innocent of the charge and would like to be placed on a trial docket. A jury trial will be scheduled unless you waive your right to a jury trial and request a bench trial (a trial before a judge).
- Guilty - When you enter this plea, you are stating to the court that you are guilty of the offense as charged, and you are waiving your right to a jury trial. You will be required to pay the fine and court costs.
- Nolo Contendre (No Contest) - When you enter this plea, it means that you do not wish to contest the citation, but you are not admitting guilt. You are waiving your right to a jury trial and will be required to pay the fine and court costs.
STATES CERTIFICATE OF DISCOVERY AND
DEFENDANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF EVIDENCE
Pursuant to TEX. CODE CRIM. PROC. art. 39.14
“The State of Texas, by and through the attorney for the State, in accordance with article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, hereby certifies to the Court that the materials set forth in the following paragraph have been provided to, or have been allowed to be inspected by, the defense prior to the beginning of any plea or trial of this cause:
- Citation
- Photographs
- Videos
- Audio Recordings
- Offense Report
- Arrest Report
- Affidavits
The Defendant hereby acknowledges receipt of, or prior inspection of, the aforementioned materials.”