Plea Negotiations

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Plea Negotiations?

Plea bargaining is a favored process of resolving a criminal case without a trial. The defendant may receive the dismissal of certain charges in return for a plea. This process is recognized as essential by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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