In a plea bargain, the prosecution offers to reduce the seriousness of the charge and/or sentence if the defendant will enter a plea of guilty to a lesser crime.

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This is a common practice in the criminal justice system where the prosecution offers a plea bargain to achieve a guilty plea and avoid a lengthy trial. The defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser offense in exchange for a reduced sentence or charge.

In a Plea Bargain, the Prosecution Offers to Reduce the Seriousness