What is plea agreement?
The task of the criminal justice system is to secure justice and reduce crime in the community. Most cases must be evaluated to determine what results will best accomplish justice for the victim, the defendant, and the community. A plea agreement is a way a case can be resolved instead of going to trial. The Deputy District Attorney makes a plea offer that takes the following factors into consideration: the crime, the defendants criminal history, the victims input, and how this type of case is normally resolved.
