When the prosecutor raises the level of the charges above where it should be in order to induce a plea bargain,(s)he is participating in

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The term for raising the level of charges above what is warranted in order to induce a plea bargain is "vertical overcharging." This is considered an unethical practice because it puts pressure on the defendant to plead guilty to a more serious charge than they may have actually committed.

When the Prosecutor Raises the Level of the Charges Above