PSI Oklahoma Real Estate Practice Test

After a licensee is charged with vehicular homicide and enters a Nolo Contendre plea, what is the next step?

1. The case is dismissed

2. Both 1 and 2 are correct

3. The license is automatically suspended

4. The broker is responsible for the incident

The correct answer is: Both 1 and 2 are correct

A Nolo Contendre plea, also known as a plea of no contest, allows the defendant to neither admit nor dispute a charge. In the context of a licensee charged with vehicular homicide, entering such a plea typically means that the individual accepts the consequences of the plea without officially admitting guilt. In the case of professional licensing, a plea of nolo contendere can lead to serious repercussions for the licensee, including disciplinary actions against their real estate license. This often includes an automatic suspension of the license, reflecting the severity of the charge and the legal implications tied to it. As for the options provided, both case dismissal and license suspension can occur; however, a nolo contendere plea usually does not lead to dismissal of a criminal charge and instead triggers a legal process where consequences follow, underscoring why automatic suspension of the license is typically a next step. The involvement of the broker varies based on the situation, but does not inherently carry responsibility for the individual's actions unless specifically indicated by law or association rules. By understanding these legal principles, it becomes clear that both possible outcomes—either the case leading to disciplinary measures including license suspension—are correct in describing the typical aftermath of such a plea.