Alford pleas are permissible in all U.S. federal and state courts except Indiana, Michigan, and New Jersey. They are not permitted in United States military courts.

Alford. An Alford plea, also known as a "best-interests plea," registers a formal admission of guilt towards charges in criminal court while the defendant simultaneously expresses their …

Feb 10, 2025 · The Alford plea is often used to avoid the risks of a trial, such as harsher sentencing if found guilty. Courts accept it if there is a factual basis for the charge, meaning …

Jan 30, 2025 · An accused’s protestations of innocence do not legally weaken or undermine the underlying plea of guilty. In most jurisdictions, a conviction via an Alford plea does not give a …

Alford is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

7 hours ago · Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the …

Alford. An Alford plea, also known as a "best-interests plea," registers a formal admission of guilt towards charges in criminal court while the defendant simultaneously expresses their …

3 days ago · Alford has been retained to join Kyle Whittingham's staff, a source with direct knowledge of the move confirmed to The Ann Arbor News/ MLive.

6 days ago · Running backs coach Tony Alford, who came on staff in 2024, will be retained by Michigan football going into 2026.

6 days ago · On Monday, multiple outlets reported one current Michigan coach who will be staying on staff, and that coach already happens to have a personal connection with Whittingham. …