What is the plea agreement all about?
Most convictions are the result of a plea agreement. A plea agreement is the result of negotiations between the prosecutor and the defendant. Once agreed upon, the plea agreement is presented to the Judge for approval. A plea agreement involves offering the defendant some incentive, such as a moderate lessening of the charges or possible consequences in exchange for a guilty plea without a trial. • I do not like the plea agreement made with the defendant in my case. The Office of the District Attorney is legally responsible for treating similar cases similarly and, as such, may make a plea agreement that you do not agree with. The prosecutor will meet with you, at your request, in order to answer any questions you may have about the plea agreement and explain how he or she arrived at the offer. Please consult your DA advocate if you’d like to schedule a meeting with a Deputy District Attorney.
