Plea Negotiations (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

Pre-trial talks between prosecutor & accused about charges

Charge negotiations or plea bargaining

Only courts

Penalty such as fine or imprisonment

Statements in negotiations can't be used if talks fail

Plead guilty to some; prosecution drops rest

Only if in the public interest

Early guilty plea eliminates need for full trial

77.6%

Victims consulted but don't have final say