After getting caught stealing, she decided to pleaguilty.
I plea for mercy but to no avail
No idea. Not included in legal definitions as such.Perhaps refers to a "test" plea put forward by a defendant as a fishing expedition to determine what the sentence might be IF they pled to it. (???)
The police released a plea for witnesses to the crime.There was no way I could refuse her plea for snuggles.
It is possible to put a cap on an open plea if the prosecutor will agree, but most times even if they will agree to a cap on the top end, they will demand a cap on the low end for their benefit.
I can give you several sentences.He entered a guilty plea in court.I'm ignoring your plea for more pie.His plea for mercy was answered.
The subject - plea - is singular so were should be wasThe plea of assistance was considered.......
The puppy's wordless plea invoked the desired response. The judge refused to listen to the prisoner's plea for justice.
the girl in the white dress sent out a plea for help on Saturday
You are not "convicted" unless a verdict has been rendered and a sentence pronounced. It that never took place prior to the plea bargain, then no, you are not.
Yes
His ardent plea rang hollow.
She made an impassioned plea for mercy.