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.
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.
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.
In a criminal law case there are 6 parties involved. These parties include the victim, the defendant or suspect, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, the judge, and the jury.
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.
A federal judge can refuse a plea bargain if it does not meet legal requirements, if it is not in the best interest of justice or if the terms of the agreement are not fair or just. Judges have discretion to accept or reject plea bargains based on these factors.
One who prosecutes special offenses or in special situations. For example it could be that the Defendant has a conflict of interest with the prosecutor's office, judge, or other person involved in the case.
Yes. A defendant can usually can choose to have a jury. Some states however have a minimum amount below which there can not be a jury. The break off point varies. In some states it is no jail time. In others it is below $ 2,500. You will need to check for your state.
In most states, the judge can reject the plea agreement and the defendant has the right to withdraw his guilty plea. This does not necessarily force a trial because the prosecution and defense can at that point renegotiate the deal.
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.
a signed plea bargain agreement / is it permanent like a contract
In a typical courtroom, you will find the judge, the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the defendant, witnesses, the jury (if it's a jury trial), court staff, and spectators.
Yes. It's called a plea bargain or a nolo contendre plea. Meaning that you do not contest the investigating reports that place you as the suspect of a crime. Instead of being heard in a jury or judge trial setting to be convicted, you go directly to a sentencing trial.