cop a plea

Examples (10)

• The feds said that if I didn't cop a plea, I'd get about 15 years.
• Facing overwhelming evidence, the defendant decided to cop a plea rather than risk a longer sentence.
• His lawyer advised him to cop a plea for the lesser charge.
• Many non-violent offenders choose to cop a plea to avoid a lengthy trial.
• The prosecutor offered him a chance to cop a plea and cooperate with the investigation.
• She refused to cop a plea, insisting on her innocence for the serious crime.
• After weeks of negotiation, the accused eventually agreed to cop a plea to a misdemeanor.
• It's common for first-time offenders to cop a plea in exchange for probation.
• They were given an ultimatum: either cop a plea or face the maximum penalty.
• To avoid a felony conviction, he decided to cop a plea on a less serious offense.