An agreement between a criminal defendant and the prosecution whereby the prosecution reduces charges or recommends a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea is referred to as a:

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A plea bargain is an agreement between the defendant and prosecution where the prosecution offers reduced charges or a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea from the defendant. A conditional plea refers to a situation where the defendant pleads guilty but reserves the right to challenge certain issues prior to sentencing. A mistrial is declared when the trial cannot continue due to an error, misconduct, or some other reason that prevents a fair trial. An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime, issued by a grand jury after considering evidence presented by the prosecution.

An Agreement Between a Criminal Defendant and the Prosecution Whereby