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An agreement between the prosecution and the accused to agree to a lesser charge is known as?
Plea bargain.
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.
Would you prefer to pursue a plea deal or proceed to trial in your case"?
Would you rather agree to a plea deal or go to trial for your case?
What rhymes with the phrase with me?
I need to pee Fifty, Banshee, Agree, Plea, Degree.
Is there such a thing as an open plea with a sentence cap My buddy wants to file an open plea but he would like to put a cap of 25 years on it - possible or not?
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.
How does a plea bargain benefit judge?
A plea bargain benefits a judge by avoiding a lengthy trial. It is supposed to be an agreement to a lesser charge in exchange for a guilty plea, however it has been usurped by prosecutors and judges who only agree to token reductions and often threaten accused with further charges or spousal inclusion in indictments if plea agreements are not signed.
How soon can you request a Grand theft felony charge be reduced to a misdemeanor?
If you are talking about a plea bargain - have your attorney do it ASAP after you are indicted. If you agree cop a plea to a lesser offense and save the state the hassle of a trial you possibly might be able to do it.
What is Plea and Pass?
A plea and pass is a legal term that is used to describe a certain kind of agreement. If a person chooses a plea and pass, they plead guilty but the court defers an immediate finding. The court will make the person agree to complete a program and if they are successful, the case will be dismissed.
Can aggravated assault be brought down to a misdeamenor?
Perhaps. It may depend on just how brutal or vicious the assault was. If you agree to plead guilty to a lesser offense, or agree to aid the prosecutor or police, maybe you can work out a plea bargain.
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.
A sentence with the word plea?
I plea for mercy but to no avail
What is the plea agreement?
If you are charged with a crime - SOMETIMES - in order to save you from a conviction for a serious offense, AND to save the government the cost of a trial - OR - in exchange for needed information that you can supply to law enforcement, you MAY be offered the opportunity to plead guilty to a lesser offense. If you agree, that is known as a 'plea agreement.'
