enter a plea
Example Sentences
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Oakley was not asked to enter a plea during the hearing as Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring sent the case to the Old Bailey.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
He did not have to enter a plea at this stage of the court process.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Tabor did not enter a plea at his arraignment Monday because his defense attorney raised doubts about Tabor’s competency to stand trial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
He did not enter a plea at a hearing Wednesday; his lawyer, Jacqueline Goodman, did not respond to a request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
Her attorneys refused to enter a plea, a preliminary hearing was set for two weeks later, and she returned home.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
