Other Countries
In the Commonwealth countries, such as England, Canada or Australia, the plea of nolo contendere is not permitted. The defendant must enter a plea of "guilty" or "not guilty". If a defendant refuses to enter a plea, the court will record a plea of "not guilty". Australia
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