plea bargaining

Examples (10)

• They received suspended prison sentences after plea-bargaining by their lawyers.
• The prosecutor offered a plea bargaining deal to avoid a lengthy trial.
• Many cases in the criminal justice system are resolved through plea bargaining.
• The defendant accepted the plea bargaining agreement, pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
• Critics argue that plea bargaining undermines the right to a fair trial.
• His lawyers attempted plea bargaining to reduce the severity of the charges.
• The judge approved the terms of the plea bargaining without further delay.
• She considered plea bargaining as a quicker way to resolve her case.
• The statistics show a high percentage of cases end in plea bargaining.
• Through plea bargaining, he managed to avoid a life sentence.