If a defendant and prosecutor agree to a plea bargain and guilty plea, the judge cannot lawfully refuse the plea and plea bargain.

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While judges will often agree to plea bargains, they are not required to do so. Judges must use their own discretion to determine if the proposed plea bargain is in line with the law and public interest. If a judge believes the plea bargain is not appropriate, they may reject it and the case will go to trial.

If a Defendant and Prosecutor Agree to a Plea Bargain