This refers to the process of a person admitting to guilt in a criminal or civil case, often in the hopes of receiving a lesser

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ohaa [14]

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This refers to the process of a person admitting to guilt in a criminal or civil case, often in the hopes of receiving a lesser

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SpyIntel [72] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-27T02:09:45+03:00

SpyIntel [72]3 years ago

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guilty plea

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klemol [59] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-27T03:20:02+03:00

Answer: This is called a "plea deal," or "plea bargain."

Explanation: Basically the defendant is pleading guilty to a less harsh crime than what they were initially charged with to avoid a trial, thus it being called a "plea deal" or "plea bargain." The defendant exchanges his guilty plea for serving lesser time in jail or prison.