# Alford Plea

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7rMU6Js4awTWJdyPKTmK9C

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Best Interests Plea

**Alternative Labels:**

- Plea of Convenience

## Definition

An Alford plea (aka best-interests plea) is a type of guilty plea in which a defendant maintains their innocence but acknowledges that the prosecution has enough evidence to likely secure a conviction. This plea allows the defendant to accept punishment without admitting guilt.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBPehVKHmGilQbPA55VggB6

**Deprecated:** False