Plea Bargain

A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or receive a reduced sentence in exchange for not going to trial. This process helps to expedite the legal system by reducing the number of cases that go to court. In this arrangement, the defendant typically accepts responsibility for their actions, while prosecutors secure a conviction with less time and resources spent. Plea bargains are common and can benefit both parties, as they provide a resolution without the uncertainty and expense of a trial.