If the defendant wants to enter an Alford plea, the judge:
A. cannot lawfully accept it.
B. may accept the plea only if the defense attorney agrees.
C. may accept it only if there is a substantial evidence of guilt or a strong factual basis for the plea.
D. may accept it only if the defendant is not able to understand the meaning of factual guilt.
Answer: C
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