Esto es un concepto del derecho militar, es la investigación que hace el juez sobre la "guilty plea" del acusado.

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Black's Law: Provident plea. Military law. A plea that is entered knowingly, intelligently, and consciously, and is legally and factually consistant and accurate.

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http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m6052/is_2008_April/ai...
Legal Basis for Providence Inquiry

Since the groundbreaking 1969 case of United States v. Care, (2) military judges must inquire into and establish a factual basis for an accused's guilty plea:

[T]he record of trial ... must reflect not only that the elements
of each offense charged have been explained to the accused but also
that the military trial judge ... has questioned the accused about
what he did or did not do, and what he intended (where this is
pertinent), to make clear the basis for a determination by the
military trial judge ... whether the acts or the omissions of the
accused constitute the offense or offenses to which he is pleading
guilty. (3)

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http://www.jagdefense.com/resource-docs/Tab L - Pleas & PTAs...
3. Elements of providence inquiry. R.C.M. 910(c)-(e). See also Boykin v.
Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 (1969). Providence inquiry must include the military
judge’s explanation of the offenses and ensure the accused:
a) Understands that the accused waives certain rights: specifically the right
against self-incrimination; trial of facts by court; and right of confrontation;
b) Understands the elements of offense;
c) Agrees that the plea admits every element, act or omission, and relevant
intent;
d) Understands that the accused may be convicted on plea alone without
further proof;
e) Is advised of the maximum sentence available based on the plea alone;
f) Has had the opportunity to consult with counsel;
g) Is entering the plea knowingly and voluntarily.