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Today's Terms
Plead Guilty (guilty plea)
Definition:
When defendant admits to having committed a charged offense.
Plea Bargain
Definition:
An agreement between the defendant, a judge, and a prosecutor in which the defendant admits guilt, usually in exchange for a promise that a particular sentence will be imposed.
Accusatory Instrument
Definition:
A written accusation filed with the court charging the defendant with one or more offenses.
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