A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and the defense during the course of a criminal trial. Oftentimes they involve a person pleading guilty to a lesser charge so they can avoid some of the more serious potential penalties associated with the original charge. Both sides benefit from these deals, as the prosecution […]
Understanding Different Types Of Plea Deals
Plea deals are an important part of the criminal trial process. Obviously our first goal is to get the charges completely dropped, but good lawyers will always at least consider what the other side has to offer. By listening to the prosecution and discussing the options with your lawyer, you may be able to strike […]