Deferred Prosecution Agreement
/dɪˈfɜrd prəˈsoʊkjuːʃən əˈgriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal agreement between a prosecutor and defendant to defer criminal prosecution in exchange for compliance with certain conditions.
The company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement to avoid immediate prosecution by agreeing to strict compliance measures.
Forms
- deferred prosecution agreements
See also
Commentary
DPAs are used to resolve cases without trial, balancing enforcement with incentives for reform; drafters should clearly specify terms and consequences of breach.
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