The Law Offices of Ned Barnett recently helped a client accused of assaulting a family member avoid incarceration and fines by having them plead nolo contendere. This means that while they did not admit guilt, the client accepted conviction as though they had admitted to the offense. As a result, the client only had to pay a $300 fine and court costs for the case.
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