2007-09-05 09:53:22 · 11 answers · asked by jaeleeamari2904 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That's called a plea bargain. You agree that you committed the crime in exchange for a lesser sentence. Or you may agree to a lesser crime instead of the big one they have accused you of. It has to be agreed on by the prosecutor, and defendant and approved by the judge.
2007-09-05 09:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by Michael C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Felony cases are settled in court.
2007-09-05 09:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. You can choose to accept a plea bargain, which must be approved to by the court. The court is always involved in criminal cases and usually it is only a question of do you want to go to trial or not.
2007-09-05 10:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a Felony case the "Court" is always involved....You will talk to the Judge if that is what you're asking.....Now... will there be a trial necessarily...that depends on the County you live in, their case load, and the nature of the Felony, it also depends on your criminal background (if any)....
2007-09-05 10:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by dreampo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of. A defendant could negotiate a guilty plea to a lessor offense with the prosecutor and not have a trail. However a judge still has to review the plea and pass the sentence.
Additionally, the prosecutor could as a result of discussions with the defendant drop the charges. Again there would be no trail.
2007-09-05 09:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The details can be settled if you accept a plea bargain. You still have to appear in court to get approval by the judge.
2007-09-05 09:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. You will have to go to court, regardless of what deal you work out. However, a low-level felony can be pled down to a misdemeanor. You will need a good lawyer.
2007-09-05 10:00:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courts like settlements - however the prosecuting lawyer has to conform to the deal. Your criminal specialist and the DA or whoever is dealing with the case could desire to negotiate. The weaker their case, the greater beneficial your probabilities of having a deal. The more suitable their case, the fewer useful. solid success. Staying out of a reformatory is a solid element.
2016-11-14 07:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is up to the prosecutor. Deals can be arranged in exchange for information leading to the arrest of other criminals, usually higher up the chain.
Exculpatory evidence can help prove innocence, in which case the "case" would be dropped.
2007-09-05 09:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by Spots^..^B4myeyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can plea bargain down to a lesser charge sometimes, if you agree to plead guilty.
Otherwise, no.
2007-09-05 09:57:05 · answer #10 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋