- When you plead guilty to a charge, the Court will need to confirm that you understand the nature and consequences of pleading guilty before it is able to accept your plea of guilt and convict you of the charge.
- A separate open-courtroom hearing (sometimes referred to as a Mention) will be conducted before a Judge and attended by your lawyer (if you are legally represented) and a Prosecuting Officer (e.g. Deputy Public Prosecutor).
What happens when you plead guilty to a charge?
