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plea deal is when a person accused of a crime agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a less severe punishment or other benefits.
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- She signed a six - page plea deal with prosecutors today who recommended she serve no more than 18 months in prison, out of a possible 10 - year sentence. (politico.com)
- While plea bargains typically mean reduced fines or jail time for defendants, the terms of plea deals can vary greatly depending on the individual circumstances of the case. (chicagocriminaldefenselawyer.com)
- The three men might avoid trials by reaching plea deals; if not, the report will aid their defense. (si.com)
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