Non-Prosecution Agreement
/ˌnɒnˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal agreement in which a prosecutor agrees not to pursue criminal charges against an individual or entity, often in exchange for cooperation or compliance with specific terms.
The defendant entered into a non-prosecution agreement to avoid indictment by cooperating with the investigation.
Forms
- non-prosecution agreement
- non-prosecution agreements
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Commentary
A non-prosecution agreement differs from a deferred prosecution agreement in that charges are not filed at all, rather than being filed and later dismissed upon compliance.
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