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Criminal Defense Attorney 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>The main purpose of retaining legal counsel following an arrest is to avoid the maximum penalties for your criminal charges. In fact, reducing or dismissing criminal charges is the primary goal for you as the defendant, as well as your defense attorney. But in order to get charges reduces against their client, a knowledgeable and aggressive criminal lawyer must negotiate with the prosecution for an improved outcome in court. <\/p>\n
A common method of accomplishing this feat is to use something called a plea bargain. But in order to use a plea bargain, it must first be approved by the courts. Continue reading to learn what a plea bargain is, what it is used for, and how it benefits both the prosecution and the defense.<\/p>\n
Accepting a Plea<\/h1>\n
A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecuting attorneys and your defense attorney in which each party must give something to take something, in terms of sentencing. Essentially, it is a compromise regarding a defendant\u2019s charges and penalties for their crimes. In most cases, this means a defendant accepts to plead guilty to their crimes in return for a lower charge or more forgiving penalties. This can include reducing jail time, reducing felonies to misdemeanors, lesser fines, probation instead of jail, ankle monitoring in place of jail, ignition interlock devices, drug testing, and more. Here\u2019s an example: <\/p>\n ❝ Leonard was arrested for felony drug possession. His crime is a Level 6 Felony that faces up to 1 year in prison. Prosecution offers to give up their right to take the case to trial and sentence Leonard to the fullest if he will plead guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor or more lenient fines and penalties.❞<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/font><\/p>\n It is not up to the prosecution and defense to use a plea bargain. Instead, plea bargains must first be approved by the courts. A judge has to determine whether or not a defendant was strong-armed in any way; and once they confirm no pressure was made, they will approve a plea bargain. However, the process and regulations for plea bargains differ from state to state. Talk to your Indianapolis criminal defense attorney<\/a> about Indiana plea bargains and procedures.<\/p>\n David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to discuss the right defense for your criminal charges<\/strong> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We offer free initial consultations to talk about your criminal charges, and determine the best strategy for defense. Attorney David E. Lewis works around the clock, fighting to reduce or dismiss your criminal charges. He stops at nothing to preserve your rights and protect your freedoms. Call 317-636-7514 to schedule a consultation with an aggressive Indianapolis criminal The main purpose of retaining legal counsel following an arrest is to avoid the maximum penalties for your criminal charges. In fact, reducing or dismissing criminal charges is the primary goal for you as the defendant, as well as your … Continue reading Indianapolis Criminal Defense<\/h2>\n
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