N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 220.40
Plea

plea of not guilty
meaning

A plea of not guilty constitutes a denial of every allegation of the indictment.

Source: Section 220.40 — Plea; plea of not guilty; meaning, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/220.40 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

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Location: https://newyork.public.law/laws/n.y._criminal_procedure_law_section_220.40

Original Source: Section 220.40 — Plea; plea of not guilty; meaning, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/220.40 (last accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 220.40 Plea

N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 220.40
Plea