Inadmissible Pleas

What is Inadmissible Pleas?

Certain plea negotiations and actions are inadmissible at trial against a defendant pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 410. This includes a plea of guilty that is withdrawn, a plea of nolo contendere, any statements made regarding the pleas, and statements made in the course of plea discussions with a prosecutor.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Evidence terms:

• Statement Against Interest
• Admission of Party Opponent
• Weight of Evidence
• Records of Regularly Conducted Activity

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