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Can you be told to take a plea bargain or you will get the death penalty?
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∙ 13y ago
Not exactly. A prosecutor might offer a plea bargain in exchange for not seeking the death penalty on conviction. This is not unusual. If the prosecutor can persuade the defendant to plead guilty, he or she saves the state the cost of a murder trial (the only offense likely to result in the death penalty), which can run into the millions. If the prosecutor says, "take this plea bargain or you will get the death penalty," he or she is assuming they can convict you, which is never a sure thing.
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Can you take back a plea before sentencing?
Yes, You can change your plea before sentancing, just tell your attorney or the judge you want to change your plea, its your right to decide what you want, a plea bargain is just a bargain to lower your charges. have fun and good luck!
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.
Is it possible to take a plea bargain during the trial after you didnt accept it when it was first offered?
You can meet with the prosecution at any time and discuss a plea bargain, but some prosecutors will not accept it after the trial began. It totally depends on the prosecutor themselves.
How can you appeal a plea bargain I signed a plea bargain but now I have changed my mind and I don't wont to take the plea anymore. I would like to know what my options are.?
depends on the state. and whether or not the judge has signed off on it yet, generally before judge signs it you can say you don't want to take your plea and you want the right to a trial. It will also depend on the circumstances inducing you to take a plea. In any case you should definitely contact a lawyer. states vary on the ability to withdraw pleas.
My lawyer want me to take a plea bargain but Idon't want to take a plea bargain tell what to?
If you did not do it, don't plea to it. Do you have a good lawyer? If you have a public defender, you will be told to plea. My advice is to spend thousands for a good defense lawyer that specializes in cases like yours. If you get a run of the mill lawyer, you'll get a run of the mill defense. DA's are relentless and will not give up, so neither should you. A DA's worst fear is a jury!
If he pleaded guilty on a plea bargain and later has probation revoked can this person change his plea to not guilty after probation has been revoked?
Anything is possible if he can find an attorney who will take his case to Appeals Court. But usually - no - you can't He has already been sentenced for that crime and begun serving his penalty. Probation WAS his sentence/penalty. After you plead AND begin your sentence you can't go back later and decide you didn't like the sentence you got.
How many plea bargains does a DA offer?
Usually only one - take it or leave it - unless you really have something to bargain with.
If you take a plea bargain in court can you return to court to try an get it changed?
In general, it is unlikely that you can return to court to try to get a plea bargain changed once it has been accepted. Plea bargains are typically final and binding agreements between the prosecution and the defendant. However, there may be exceptional circumstances or legal avenues available to challenge or appeal a plea bargain, such as if there was misconduct or ineffective counsel during the negotiation process. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer to discuss your specific situation.
What is the purpose of a plea bargain?
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.
Can you be forced to accept a plea bargain with threats of new charges on an unrelated crime?
You might call it a "threat" - others might call it an OPTION. That's why they call it a Plea BARGAINING. You are not required to accept it - then you can take your chances on ALL of the charges - both related and non-related.
What does it mean when district attorney does not offer a plea deal?
if the district attourney doesnt offer a plea bargain out it means that they want to either keep you in court to make the case take longer before being dissmissed. Or they could be trying to get you to have a harder sentence for the crime committied.
What stance does the European Union take on the death penalty?
No country which still has the death penalty for any crime is allowed to join the European Union. So I don't think they like it.
