plea bargaining definition

plea bargaining

Agreement between the prosecuting and defense attorneys to resolve a case without trial. Under this arrangement, the accused party changes its plea from 'not guilty' to 'guilty' or agrees to testify against an accomplice, in exchange for a less severe punishment or dismissal of some charges. The court and the accused, however, must approve any such settlement.

plea bargaining is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.

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