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Plea Bargaining: Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed written by Darren Kavinoky
The prosecutor and defense counsel can agree to a lower charged offense, as a result of what is known as “plea bargaining.” Plea bargaining usually results in a lower-charged offense and/or a lighter sentence in exchange for a guilty or nolo contendere plea by the defendant. However, the judge in the case must approve the plea bargain in order for it to be effective. There are many advantages to a plea bargain. A plea bargain will avoid further court proceedings and avoid a full-blown trial. This saves money and time for both the prosecution and the defense. The court system is overburdened with cases already, so plea bargains are an inviting solution, so long as the judge goes along.

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