Plea-bargaining can happen at any stage of the court process and judges are bound by law or procedure to accept any particular plea.

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Plea bargaining can indeed happen at various stages of the court process, but judges are not bound by law or procedure to accept any particular plea agreement. They have the discretion to reject a plea deal if they believe it is not in the interest of justice.

Plea-Bargaining Can Happen at Any Stage of the Court Process