The term 'DEFENDANT's Answer to a Charge' refers to the legal response of an accused person to a criminal charge. In the context of a criminal trial, the DEFENDANT's answer is usually a PLEA, which is a formal statement of either guilt or innocence. A PLEA of guilty is an admission of guilt, while a PLEA of not guilty is a denial of the charge. In some cases, a DEFENDANT may enter a PLEA of no contest, which is neither an admission nor a denial of the charge.