Sentences with nolo-contendere

1. Noun Phrase
Paying the fine is generally treated by the court and your insurer as the equivalent of a no contest, or nolo contendere, plea, which has the effect of pleading guilty to the offense as charged.

2. Noun Phrase
Another plea option is no contest (nolo contendere), which means you do not disagree with the charge.

3. Noun Phrase
After a guilty or nolo contendere plea, the defendant goes in for a sentencing hearing.

4. Noun Phrase
No contest and nolo contendere are the same thing, with the Latin phrase literally meaning, "I do not wish to contest."