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Its a criminal law term used to define the process in which the accused agrees to plead guilty to a lesser criminal offense in which they were originally being charged with....in essence you bargain for a lesser charge in exchange for pleading guilty to the lesser offense.
A plea bargain, also known as plea agreement, plea deal or copping a plea, is when a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoIn the legal area, a plea bargain is made between the lawyer and defendant to possible reduce a sentence for the defendant and to show mercy and compassion. Plea bargains are also used to obtain information from one accused to build a stronger case against another accused.
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∙ 10y agoA "Plea-bargain" in any court system is an agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant (juvenile or adult). The agreement is forthright in its terms and conditions.
A plea bargain is an agreement that has been negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor. It must be approved by the defendant. A plea bargain is often an agreement for the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser crime in order to receive a lighter sentence than they might receive in a full trial. The procedure is often used to entice an accomplice to testify against a co-defendant in order to receive a lesser charge and lighter sentence.
A judge is not bound by the law to agree to the plea-deal offered by the prosecutor or the recommended sentence, and they may reject the defendant's plea to a lesser offense and hand down any sentence allowable by law.
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∙ 14y agoA lesser charge the prosecuters in court offer you.
So they dont have to take it to trial.
Cause it costs the city lots of time and money.
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Is plea bargain fair on the victim?
A plea bargain is not always fair on the victim. A plea bargain is often offered to avoid a trial.
In California can you appeal a plea bargain for a misdemeanor?
You can file the motion and hold your breath - but - if the plea was the result of a plea bargain, essentially YOU agreed to the plea. How can you appeal your OWN self-bargained plea.
When its not appropriate to offer a plea bargain agreement?
There are several instances when it\'s not appropriate to offer a plea bargain agreement. In any case where there is sufficient evidence, then a plea bargain agreement should not be offered.
Question of Carmel plea bargain?
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What is the Purpose of plea-bargain agreement?
To keep the court's docklet moving along and to serve justice as swiftly and as well as possible.
What impact does a plea bargain have on the original charge?
If your plea bargain is successful, the original (usually more severe) charge is Nolle Prossed by the prosecutor in exchange for a guilty plea to a lesser offense.
Should you confess to murder?
if you can plea bargain it.........
Can victims veto plea bargain?
unfortunately not
Should the nature of the crime affect the defendant's opportunity to plea bargain?
The DEFENDANT doesn't bargain for a plea. The prosecution offers YOU the opportunity, take it or leave it. And, yes, the seriousness of the offense CAN affect whether or not a plea is offered.
After the judge accepts a plea bargain that consist of less time to serve can the defendant have it change to an even lessor punishment like probation or Is the plea final?
a signed plea bargain agreement / is it permanent like a contract
Why would a judge a prosecutor and a defendant sanction a plea bargain?
A plea bargain is a 'deal' made between the prosecutor and the defendant. Judges have nothing to do with plea bargains - as a matter of fact judges don't even have to abide by them.
A suspect chose to plea bargain rather then have a trial?
This is always a 'chancy' decision. Even if the defendant and the prosecutor agree to the bargain they struck, the judge is not bound to agree with the bargained down plea. There have been instances in which judges have nullified the plea bargain and tried the defendant on the original charges.
