An Alford Plea is one of the plea options offered in Oklahoma. This allows a defendant to plead guilty while still maintaining their innocence. Named after the U.S. Supreme Court case North Carolina v. Alford, this type of plea is unique because the defendant does not explicitly admit to committing the crime but acknowledges that the prosecution has enough evidence to likely secure a conviction. How Does an Alford Plea Work? In Oklahoma, an Alford plea is considered a guilty plea for legal purposes. However, the defendant… Read More