A plea bargain is a consideration (deal) offered by the state in exchange for something else (information, guilty plea, etc.). This module has discussed several types of plea bargains.
- Find an article in a recent newspaper that reports on& a plea bargaining arrangement. Briefly summarize the case that is reported, and the circumstances of the plea bargain.
- Determine from the report if the description best fits charge bargaining, count bargaining or sentencing bargaining.
- In your opinion, who was best served by the deal and why?