DOJ-OGR-00030506.pdf

ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ 1575 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE • MASSACHUSETTS • 02138 April 19, 2006 Ms. Lanna Belohlavek Assistant State Attorney 401 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Dear Lanna: Guy has asked me to provide you with the research on why it makes a difference whether Mr. Epstein pleads "nolo contendere" or "guilty". As you can see from the enclosed statute, a plea of "nolo contendere" is not admissible as an "admission against interest" in a subsequent civil case. A plea of guilty - even a so-called "best interest" plea of guilty -- is admissible. That is the only real legal difference. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to call me or Guy. Sincerely, Alan Dershowitz Enclosure: FL ST § 90.410 07/26/17 Page 39 of 131 Public Records Request No.: 17-295 DOJ-OGR-00030506