A deal made between the prosecuting attorney and the defendant and approved by the judge that often results in a lighter sentence for the accused is called a

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The term "plea bargain" refers to an agreed deal between the prosecution and the defendant in a criminal case, in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to certain charges in exchange for a lighter sentence or some other benefit. The decision to accept a plea bargain is ultimately up to the judge, who must approve the deal before it can be finalized.

A Deal Made Between the Prosecuting Attorney and the Defendant