Plea Bargaining
/ˈpliː ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A negotiation process in criminal law where the defendant and prosecutor agree on a plea to a lesser charge or sentence to avoid trial.
The defendant accepted plea bargaining to reduce the potential sentence.
Forms
- plea bargaining
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Commentary
Plea bargaining is a critical procedural mechanism in criminal justice that balances prosecutorial efficiency and defendants' rights; drafters should specify terms clearly to avoid ambiguity.
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