Phrases with «plea agreement»

A plea agreement is an agreement made between a person accused of a crime and the prosecutor. It is a deal where the person agrees to plead guilty to a less serious charge or to certain conditions, in exchange for a reduced sentence or other benefits. Full definition

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Sentences with «plea agreement»

  • Over the next eight months, 78 of the 80 accused would be convicted — five after trial and the remainder as a result of plea agreements. (hudsonvalleyone.com)
  • He focused on prosecution, and gained experience with jury trials, bench trials, negotiating plea agreements, and arguing motions in criminal cases. (michigancriminallawyer.com)
  • A lot of them accept plea agreements to get out of jail because they didn't have the resources to fight their case. (lawyer-monthly.com)
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