Request To Enter Plea Of Nolo Contendere Or Guilty {Superior-9}

SUPERIOR-9 - REQUEST TO ENTER PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE OR GUILTY. This form is used in the Rhode Island Superior Court when a defendant chooses to withdraw a previous plea of Not Guilty and instead enter a plea of Nolo Contendere (no contest) or Guilty. This form ensures that the defendant’s plea is made knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently, and that they fully understand the constitutional rights they are waiving. The form outlines the defendant’s rights, including the right to a jury trial, the right to proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the presumption of innocence, the privilege against self-incrimination, and the right to appeal or present witnesses in their defense. By entering a plea, the defendant acknowledges that they are admitting sufficient facts to substantiate the charges and that the plea has the same legal effect as a guilty plea. Defendants are also informed of additional consequences, including firearm restrictions under R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 11-47-5, 11-47-5.3, and 11-47-5.4 for certain offenses, possible deportation or denial of naturalization for non-U.S. citizens, and the temporary loss of voting rights during incarceration. The form includes a section for sentencing details, defendant and attorney signatures, and a Certificate of Judicial Officer, which confirms that the court has personally addressed the defendant in open court to verify understanding and voluntariness of the plea. www.FormsWorkflow.com