"Plea negotiations" refers to discussions between the prosecution (the side that accuses someone of a crime) and the defense (the side representing the accused) to reach an agreement on a possible guilty plea or a reduced charge for the accused. It is a way to resolve a criminal case without going to trial.
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«plea»
«negotiations»
Sentences with «plea negotiations»
- While we believe in hard work early in the case, we know not to develop your bargaining position in plea negotiations. (danielsrothman.com)
- At such conferences, lawyers inform the judge of preparations for trial and any pending plea negotiations. (sciencemag.org)
- His lawyer indicated that the defense has been involved in plea negotiations, trying to avoid any jail time. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
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