Plea Bargaining Flashcards

Flashcards about Plea Bargaining

Plea Bargaining

Defendant pleads guilty with an expectation of receiving consideration from the state.

Charge Bargaining

Defendant pleads guilty in return for a less serious charge.

Count Bargaining

Defendant pleads to some of the original counts charged and prosecutor dismisses the rest.

Sentence Bargaining

Defendant pleads to the original charge in exchange for a promise of leniency in sentencing.

Allocution

Admitting to the conduct accused of as part of a plea agreement.

Boykin Form

A form required to accept a guilty plea, ensuring it is voluntary.

Not Guilty

A plea where the defendant asserts their innocence and requires the state to prove their guilt.

Guilty

A plea where the defendant admits to committing the crime.

No Contest

A plea where the defendant does not contest the charges but does not admit guilt.

Alford Plea

A plea where the defendant asserts innocence but admits that the prosecution has enough evidence to convict.