The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
Most criminal cases don’t go to trial, typically because the defendant accepted a plea bargain.
Plea Bargains
Types of Plea Bargains
Over 90% of criminal convictions result from plea bargains. Why so many? Because the US criminal justice system is inefficient and overwhelmed with cases.
Pleading ‘No Contest’
If you’re facing criminal charges, you may have the option to enter a no contest or nolo contendere (“I do not wish to contend”) plea. Your criminal defense lawyer will explain the possible benefits of entering a no contest plea if it is available in the jurisdiction in which you were charged with a crime. […]
Should I Plead Guilty? Reasons for Taking a Plea Bargain
In some criminal cases, the defendant may be offered a plea deal at some point in the proceedings. Also known as a plea bargain, this offer is essentially an agreement between the judge or prosecution and the defendant to reach an amicable arrangement. Usually, the arrangement involves the defendant entering a guilty plea concerning a […]
What is a Plea Bargain?
Contrary to the dramatic scenarios that are portrayed on television, few criminal cases are decided by a sensational trial in which a defendant must fight for his life. The majority of cases in the real world do not make it to a courtroom to be heard by a jury. Instead, most criminal cases are settled […]
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