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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Plea Bargaining
Plea bargaining is a process in criminal proceedings where the accused agrees to plead guilty in return for some concession from the prosecution.
The concession may involve reducing charges or discontinuing more serious allegations.
The practice can save court time and reduce the uncertainty of trial.
Any plea entered must still be voluntary and free from improper pressure.
Judges may sometimes indicate the likely sentence if a guilty plea is entered.
Plea bargaining is a process in criminal proceedings where the accused agrees to plead guilty in return for some concession from the prosecution.
The concession may involve reducing charges or discontinuing more serious allegations.
The practice can save court time and reduce the uncertainty of trial.
Any plea entered must still be voluntary and free from improper pressure.
Judges may sometimes indicate the likely sentence if a guilty plea is entered.
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