9 Guam Code Ann. § 92103
Attorney's Note
Under the Guam Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
| petty misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In 9 Guam Code Ann. § 92103
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- 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.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(b) If the People agree to a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a charge of a violation of this Section in satisfaction of, or as a substitute for, an original charge of a violation of § 92102, the People shall state for the record a factual basis for the satisfaction or substitution, including whether or not the defendant was driving while impaired in connection with the offense.
(c) The court shall notify the Department of Revenue and
Taxation of each conviction of this Section.
(d) A defendant placed on probation for a conviction under this Section shall enroll in an alcohol or drug education program at the expense of the participant, and complete the same as a condition of probation.
9 Guam Code Ann. CRIMES AND CORRECTIONS
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