2007-11-15 06:21:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Pleas are at the SOLE discretion of the prosecution. (subject to approval by the judge)
The defense can ASK the DA if he's willing to offer a plea bargain, but he's under no obligation to do so - and if the trial is going badly for the defendant, he has little reason to do so either.
Richard
2007-11-15 06:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the prosecutors offer. There is no rule against accepting a plea once the trial starts but before a verdict.
2007-11-15 06:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by dhdaddy2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A prosecutor can arrange a plea bargain at any time during a trial right up until the jury renders its verdict. The jury could even have decided on a verdict so long as they have not announced it to the court.
2007-11-15 06:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by viscontc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can try throughout the whole trial, but it has to be agreed between both OJ and the Prosecutor.
2007-11-15 06:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can request one at any time before the verdict is read. That doesn't mean their gonna give it to him though. It's strictly up to the D.A.
2007-11-15 06:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Kym♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a practical matter, yes. It could technically be done, though.
2007-11-15 06:23:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he can still get a deal if one is offered.
2007-11-15 06:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by Lee's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋