Charge Bargaining
/ˈtʃɑrdʒ ˈbɑrgənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A plea negotiation process whereby a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser or different charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or charges dropped.
The defense attorney engaged in charge bargaining to reduce the defendant's potential penalties.
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- charge bargaining
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Commentary
Charge bargaining specifically focuses on negotiating the charges themselves, distinct from sentence bargaining which focuses on sentencing terms.
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