State v. Mapes

I

In his first proposition of law, appellant argues that the non vult plea is equivalent to a no contest plea and, under Crim. R. 11(B)(2) and Evid. R. 410, the New Jersey conviction entered upon a non vult plea is inadmissible to prove a prior murder specification under R.C. 2929.04(A)(5). Crim. R. 11 states in part:

“(B) Effect of guilty or no contest pleas. With reference to the offense or offenses to which the plea is entered:

Uif: ‡ ‡

“(2) The plea of no contest is not an admission of defendant’s guilt, but is an admission of the truth of the facts alleged in the indictment, information, or…