Does anyone have a good example, of when some one did not have a fair negotiator for a plea bargain?

Question

I just need an example, proof, or a story that when you are not represented well by a lawyer you do not get fair negotiation, and settlement and good persuasion from there lawyer or representative, for a plea bargain. working on an essay in opposition of plea bargain.

Answer 1

It's a little late... but Saddam Hussein probably could have answered your question.
Okay, bad example. Almost once a month someone is released from prison that was wrongly accused and/or did not receive proper council.
I'm sure the newspaper morgue could help you out on past cases.
Not being an attorney, that's all I got. Good luck.

Answer 2

Any negotiation -- including a plea bargain -- has to be based on honest information and good faith dealing -- rather than fraud and coercion and lies.

And that applies equally well to the information you're getting from the other side as it does from the person representing your side at the table.

As to the issue you mention -- if a defendant is not represented by an attorney -- they often don't know their options -- or the risks -- and can make decisions blind (without information) because they don't know what they are asking for or what they could otherwise be facing.

Answer 3

The worse one i can recall happened in Florida few years ago. Two children were wresting an one broke other child's neck. After plea deal judge gave one that broke others friends neck six years. Not sure what happened but judge let child change plea and gave short jail time. Will give this as example because need to change plea never should have happen.

Answer 4

i would think this would happen when you're represented by the state appointed negotiators. if some one works for the state, but is representing a criminal, who would demean a state system... this negotiator might be bias or not argue and negotiate with his usual level of intensity, drive or passion.
on this same way of thinking- attorneys and negotiators are people with opinions and feelings. they are talented at spinning the truth and manipulating at times. any situation that makes a "negotiator" come close to his or her personal beliefs can hinder his willingness to push for the best possible plea bargain-

uh... hopefully that made sense-

this is my first time on yahoo answers- just lookin for help w chem and math : /

Answer 5

many times the courts and lawyers want money and get you to plea and pay.