This is interesting because in a recent similar case, in Wisconsin their court held the opposite of the Virginia Supreme court. Will this issue go to the U.S. Supreme court?11-4-2010 Virginia:
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Supreme Court says a defendant can be forced to admit guilt as part of his probation even if he's allowed to withhold such an admission at a plea hearing.
The court on Thursday upheld an Arlington County judge's decision to revoke probation and impose a five-year prison term for a sex offender who refused to admit guilt during court-ordered group therapy.
James Carroll had entered an Alford plea on a rape charge. In an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges there's enough evidence to convict.
The justices rejected Carroll's claim that he could not be required to admit guilt later, saying a person who enters an Alford plea is treated like any other defendant convicted by a judge or jury. ..Source.. by DailyPress.com
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