Review:
Plea Bargain
overall review score: 4.2
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A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Key Features
- Defendant pleads guilty
- In exchange for a lesser charge
- Reduced sentence
Pros
- Can result in a quicker resolution of the case
- Can lead to lesser charges and shorter sentences for defendants
- Can save time and resources for both the prosecution and defense
Cons
- May be perceived as lenient on criminals
- Can lead to potentially innocent individuals accepting guilt to avoid harsher penalties
- May undermine the principle of justice being blind