how long can someone consider a plea bargain?

Question

once an offer is put on table, is there a general or specific time limit to how long it can be considered? Or can they just get continuance after continuance and never enter a plea? Again, I am not the person in this position, rather I am the victim of the crime and need some closure.

The DA is prosecuting. Its tough to get any time with him to discuss things.

Answer 1

First, yes they can get alot of continuances and posponments, often for years in some trials. ( example look how long it took OJ to get to trial)

Next a plea bargain offer is good for as long as the DA makes it good. It can be withdrawn or not accepted at anytime.

Normally an offer is made and they expect an answer in a couple days. But the defense can always come back to them with a counter offer, or to see if they will accept the old offer latter.

Even during the trial, they can agree to a plea bargan.

Answer 2

Generally it is up to the prosecutor but there are many factors that go into the decision. As the victim of the crime, are you more or less amenable to the plea. Sometimes, when the victim just wants the case to go away and is not interested in testifying, the prosecutor will give more time to the defendant in order to prevent the witness from having to testify.

If the prosecutor is only making the plea tto save time, and does not mind going to trial, they will not let the plea linger for too long.

A third factor is the judge. Sometimes judges will not let defendants take too long to consider a plea.

Answer 3

It's up to the prosecutor. If I were you, I'd push the prosecutor to set a deadline.

Answer 4

as long as the DA gives you

Answer 5

It is determined by the prosecutor.

Answer 6

3 DAYS.