plea hearing

A **plea hearing** is a court proceeding where a defendant formally responds to criminal charges. During this hearing, the defendant may enter a plea such as guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The plea hearing is a crucial step in the criminal justice process, determining how the case will proceed-whether it will move to trial, result in a plea agreement, or lead to other outcomes. This tag can be used to categorize content related to legal procedures, criminal cases, court schedules, and plea negotiations.