Ruth was arrested for burglary. If Ruth is found guilty she can be sentenced to five years in a state prison. The prosecutors are offering her a three year prison sentence if she pleads guilty to the charges. Ruth is being represented by a public defender who informs Ruth she must decide if she will take the plea bargain or decide to go to trial for the charge of burglary. 41. The public defender advises Ruth that she can also take a plea where she will neither admit nor deny guilty. This is referred to as a plea of: a. certiorari b. habeas corpus c. nolo contendere d. reasonable suspicion 42.