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    Default "Plea Bargain" Vs "Guilty"

    What is the difference between pleading guilty and a plea bargain?

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    Why would anyone plead guilty when there is an option to lessen the charge through a plea bargain?

    Thank you

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    Default Re: "Plea Bargain" Vs "Guilty"

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    What is the difference between pleading guilty and a plea bargain?

    MAIN QUESTION:

    Why would anyone plead guilty when there is an option to lessen the charge through a plea bargain?

    Thank you
    There isn't always an option to plea bargain. The Prosecutor won't always "deal".

    BUT!

    If they choose to offer you a deal, you must plea guilty to the agreed upon charges. So pleading guilty and plea bargaining go hand in hand.

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    Default Re: "Plea Bargain" Vs "Guilty"

    A plea bargain can sometimes involve something less than a guilty plea. See, e.g., Rush Limbaugh's plea bargain on his drug charges. A plea bargain might involve deferment ,in that case, without even the entry of a guilty plea but more commonly of the conviction and sentence.

    Baystategirl is correct that plea bargains are not always offered. You are correct that if you plan to plead guilty, you should try for a plea bargain before entering your plea.

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    Default Re: "Plea Bargain" Vs "Guilty"

    Thanks for the replies

    I now understand the difference.

    Why would the prosecutor offer to lessen my sentence if I committed a crime against that person?

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    Default Re: "Plea Bargain" Vs "Guilty"

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    Why would the prosecutor offer to lessen my sentence if I committed a crime against that person?
    trials take time and money and there is always the chance of the prosecution losing. This makes it easier and faster for them and mcuh much less chance of the result being overturned.

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    Default Re: "Plea Bargain" Vs "Guilty"

    ah, that makes a lot of sense. Thank you

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