Negotiated agreement between the defense, prosecution or judge that settles a criminal case.
An negotiated agreement between the defense and the prosecution in a criminal case. Typically the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a specified charge in exchange for an oral promise of a lower sentence.
Negotiation between the prosecutor and the accused to exchange a guilty plea for conviction of a lesser charge, subject to approval by the court.
(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more serious charge; "his admission was part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor"; "plea bargaining helps to stop the courts becoming congested"
a binding agreement between the defendant and the State
a bipartite arrangement for disposition of a pending charge, which ultimately calls for tripartite action that requires the assent of the prosecution, the accused and the tribunal
a compromise between the prosecutor and the defense interests whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a crime in exchange for some leniency and the certainty of knowing the exact crime for which he will be punished
a contract between the criminal defendant and the prosecutor
a contract between the prosecutor and the defendant, and both parties are required to comply with the terms of their contract
a deal where the prosecutor offers you a lesser charge or a sentence concession in exchange for you waiving your Constitutional rights, including your right to trial
a derogation from the concept that a judge can only decide a sentence after a hearing in an open court
a guilty plea by a defendant in exchange for a more lenient sentence
a method of settling a criminal case without going to trial
an agreement before trial between a defendant and the prosecutor in a criminal case
an agreement between the accused and the prosecution in which the accused admits guilt in return for an agreed-upon punishment
an agreement between the district attorney not to prosecute by means of a trial in exchange for the defendant's admittance that he or she committed a crime
an agreement between the prosecution and defense in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty to some specific crime in exchange for an agreed amount of punishment
an agreement between the prosecutor and the accused in which the accused pleads guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence or a reduced charge
an agreement between the United States District Attorney and a defendant charged with a crime
an agreement between your criminal defense lawyer and a prosecutor
an easy victory for the prosecutor and saves incompetent and dishonest attorneys the time and effort of preparing for trial even though (s)he still collects their fee
a negotiated agreement between the defence and the prosecution in a criminal case in which the defendant pleads guilty to a specified charge in return for the promise of a lower sentence
a negotiated settlement of a criminal case where both sides give and take
an offer the prosecutor makes to the defendant to entice a guilty plea
an offer to a defendant to plead guilty, usually to a lesser charge in exchange for leniency and the avoidance of a trial
a practice whereby the accused foregoes his right to plead not guilty and demand a full trial and instead uses a right to bargain for a benefit
an agreement between the prosecutor and the defense attorney that the defendant will plead guilty to a crime in exchange for some concession from the state, usually a lesser charge, the dismissal of other pending charges, or a recommendation by the prosecutor for a reduced sentence.
An agreement between the prosecutor and defendant to reduce the charges against the defendant to a lesser crime or one that carries a lesser sentence.
A plea of guilt to a lesser offense in return for a lighter sentence.
An agreement struck between a criminal defendant and prosecutor. In exchange for a guilty plea from the defendant, the prosecutor will either (1) drop one of several charges, (2) lower the charge, or (3) recommend a light sentence.
A situation whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case. The court and the defendant must approve of any settlements. For example, a guilty plea may be exchanged for a lesser charge or a sentencing recommendation.
Negotiation between a prosecutor and a person accused of a crime, resulting in a disposition of the case. Typically, the accused agrees to pleas guilty to a lesser charge and forgoes a jury trial. The advantage to the accused is that the case is resolved sooner and lat less risk of serious penalty. The advantages to the public are that court dockets are less backlogged and cases can be resolved with less cost.
A bargain or deal that has been struck between the prosecutor and the defendant's attorney whereby some form of leniency is promised in exchange for a guilty plea.
(Also, plea negotiation.) An offer to exchange a guilty plea for a lesser charge.
outside of courtroom, defense discusses with prosecutor whether charges should be nolled, changed or dismissed
A deal negotiated between the prosecutor and the defense.
The process by which the accused and the prosecutor negotiate a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case. Such bargains are not binding on the court.
a plea agreed to by a defendant and the prosecutor; a negotiated plea that may set out exact terms relating to punishment and disposition of a case.
An agreement between the defendant and the Prosecuting Attorney as to what charge the defendant will plead guilty and what sentencing recommendation of the Prosecuting Attorney will make to the court.
An agreement between the defendant, a judge, and a prosecutor in which the defendant admits guilt, usually in exchange for a promise that a particular sentence will be imposed.
An agreement entered into by a prosecutor and a defendant whereby concessions generally are made (such as reduced charges or sentences)in return for a guilty plea.
The process by which an accused person agrees to plead guilty to some of the charges in return for the government's promise to drop some of the charges.
A negotiation between the defense and prosecution (and sometimes the judge) that settles a criminal case. The defendant typically pleads guilty to a lesser crime (or fewer charges) than originally charged, in exchange for a guaranteed sentence that is shorter than what the defendant could face if convicted at trial. The prosecution gets the certainty of a conviction and a known sentence; the defendant avoids the risk of a higher sentence; and the judge gets to move on to other cases.
A negotiation between the defence and prosecution that settles a criminal case. Plea bargaining occurs when the prosecution is not confident that it can attain a conviction on a more serious crime and therefore offers the defendant in return for a plea of guilty, prosecution of a lesser crime generally resulting in a lesser sentence.
A plea bargain (also plea agreement or copping a plea) is an agreement in a criminal case in which a prosecutor and a defendant arrange to settle the case against the defendant. The defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest (and often allocute) in exchange for some agreement from the prosecutor as to the punishment. A plea bargain can also include the prosecutor agreeing to charge a lesser crime (also called reducing the charges), and dismissing some of the charges against the defendant.