0
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?
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
a signed plea bargain agreement / is it permanent like a contract
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
If the defendant is offered and agrees to a plea bargain of twenty years but only if he or she takes the stand can a judge over rule the plea bargain by adding more to the twenty years?
A judge does not have to accept a plea bargain agreement. Normally, a judge accepts the agreement. The judge realizes that the defendant is taking a risk by taking the stand. Almost no judge would add anything to a sentence under that condition.
What advantages does the prosecutor of a case gain if the accused agrees to plead guilty?
The advantage is that there is no risk that a jury would find the defendant not guilty. Even if the defendant makes a plea bargain and pleads guilty to a lesser offense, at least the defendant will not get avoid any punishment.
When an innocent defendant accepts a plea offer does his pleading guilty constitute perjury?
A person who is innocent should never plead guilty or Nolo Contendre or make a deal with the proscecution. Once a plea bargain has been accepted the defendant loses all rights to appeal. Even probation indicates the person has been convicted of a crime and has a criminal record and can create problems throughout one's life. This might be a time for a truly innocent defendant to consider filing a motion that he or she was not adequately represented by legal counsel.
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.
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.
Should the nature of a crime affect the defendant opportunity to plea bargain?
Yes.
How do you use bargain in a sentence?
They tried to bargain a lower price at the flea market. The plea bargain helped to get a less harsh sentence for the defendant. i went to the shop and looked at this lovely vase it was only £20, i thought that was a bargain.
How frequently are cases settled by a plea bargain?
It happens rather frequently - however - for a "bargain" to be struck between the defendant and the prosecutor, the defendant usually must agree to give up something . . . or someone.
What name is given to a guilty plea in which the defendant is attempting to receive a lesser punishment?
This is usually referred to as a plea bargain. You are offered the chance to either go to trial on the original (usually more severe) charge against you, or plead guilty to a lesser offense (with a lesser penalty) without having to go to trial.
Does it affect a defendant's sentencing if the judge prosecutor public defender and the defendant do not sign a plea bargain contract?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a plea bargain "contract." The offer of a plea bargain is made between the prosecutor and the defense attorney. The judge is not involved in this 'bargaining process' and in some cases may not agree with it, and is not required to follow the result suggested by the prosecutor.
Plea-bargain in civil courts?
"Plea Bargain" is a phrase that is applicable only to criminal proceedings. In civil court, when the plaintiff and the defendant have come to a mutual agreement before the verdict is rendered, they are said to have "settled."
