Entering a plea is easy at the first court date-not guilty. Why not guilty? Because you can always change your plea later to guilty or no contest. When you enter this plea, you will need to clear up other business. If you do not have an attorney at this time, you may ask the judge for additional time to speak with an attorney. After you enter your plea of not guilty, your attorney can investigate the facts of the case and speak with your prosecutor about a plea bargain of it seems to be the best course. Your attorney may even recommend that you plead guilty or no contest, if the facts warrant. But if there is any reasonable doubt to be found in this case, then your attorney will make every effort to win your case. The information contained in this message is general and should not substitute for the advice and counsel of a licensed attorney.