According to the Supreme Court in North Carolina v. Alford, regarding a plea of guilty:
a. defendants' plea of guilty when they believe they are innocent can never constitute a voluntary guilty plea.
b. the only constitutional requirement is that the plea be voluntary.
c. guilty pleas must consist of both a waiver of trial and an express admission of guilt.
d. to pass constitutional muster, guilty pleas must be voluntary and intelligent.
d
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