A "plea hearing" is a legal proceeding in court where a person who has been accused of a crime declares whether they are guilty or not guilty. Full definition
He had been scheduled to appear in Rolling Meadows Court on April 13 for a possible plea hearing before Judge Kay Marie Hanlon. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
U.S. Attorney Richard Hartunian's spokesman John Duncan confirmed a change of plea hearing set for May 7, but wouldn't discuss the specific charges to which Scarborough will plead. (nydailynews.com)
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