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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.
What else can I help you with?
What percentage of criminals plea bargain rather than go to trial?
Typically 90-95%. It varies by type of charge.
What does it mean when a person waived speedy trial?
The United States Constitution affords the criminally accused the right to trial by jury. During pretrial motions the accused may be offered a plea bargain or court adjudication rather than conviction. In this case the defendant waives their right to trial and the case closes.
Why would a defendant decide to accept a plea bargain instead of going to trial?
A defendant may choose to accept a plea bargain instead of going to trial to potentially receive a lighter sentence, avoid the uncertainty and cost of a trial, and to resolve the case more quickly.
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.
Was there a plea bargain in the OJ Simpson trial?
This trial lasted a whole year. There was no plea bargain. OJ was acquited of the criminal charges by jury.Added: However he was convicted in civil court and received a judgment against him of millions of dollars in damages which bankrupted him.
What is the role of a judge in a jury trial?
The role of a judge in a jury trial is to see if the suspect get to life or die
Iowa agrees to return a suspect to Ohio for trial?
Extradition
How do you lower a jail sentence?
A plea bargain during trial or community service while in jail.
Is plea bargain fair on the victim?
Plea bargaining can be beneficial for both the victim and the perpetrator in some cases by avoiding the trauma of a trial and securing a quicker resolution. However, some victims may feel that plea bargains do not adequately punish the offender or provide them with the closure they seek. Ultimately, the fairness of a plea bargain to the victim depends on the individual circumstances of the case.
Is the right to a fair trial for a suspect is more important than the right of the press to report on the trial?
Hi I think that the right to a fair trail for a suspect is more important than the right to report that trial. A suspect is not a proven criminal. It would be prudent to give him/her a chance to prove his/her innocence. If the right of reporting that trial is extended to the press, there are chances that the information might get colored as different press bodies might have different things to say about the trail.
Can you be convicted without a trial?
Yes, a person can be convicted without a trial through a process called a plea bargain, where the accused agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence.
How do you solve a crime or mystery?
Detectives will find evidence of the suspect committing the crime, and then put them on trial.
