If you plea no contest in a Felony case, can it be used against you in a civil case where the burden of proof is a lot less?
I agree, the no contest plea cannot be used but the felony conviction might come in on the issue of credibility.
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I agree, the no contest plea cannot be used but the felony conviction might come in on the issue of credibility.
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It may show as an arrest on your rap sheet, run the live scan check.