What is the factual basis for a defendant's no contest plea?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cruz, H041570 (Cal. App. 2017):
2. In the trial court, the parties stipulated that there was a factual basis for defendant's no contest plea based on investigative reports in the trial court's file. Our factual summary of defendant's offense is taken from police reports contained in the trial court's file.
3. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436.
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