Can a judge accept your guilty plea without your having an attorney?
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Kevin Bessant / Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 1 year ago
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The short answer is yes because it is your plea, and not your attorney's, however in a criminal proceeding it is very unusual for a judge to do so without the attorney present. Most judges want an attorney there to make sure you understand all of your rights prior to pleading and the criminal penalties of your plea of guilty.