What is the difference between a plea of guilty and a plea of no contest/nolo contendere?

A plea of guilty is an admission that you committed the alleged violation. The result of this plea is a conviction.

A plea of no contest, or nolo contendere, is not an admission of guilt but means you do not wish to contest the charges. A no contest plea still results in a conviction, but, in some cases, it cannot be used against you in the future.

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