N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 220.40 – Plea; plea of not guilty; meaning
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§ 220.40 Plea; plea of not guilty; meaning.
Terms Used In N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 220.40
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
A plea of not guilty constitutes a denial of every allegation of the indictment.