Going to trial can take weeks or even months and the results are unpredictable. A plea bargain can settle your case quickly and will allow you and your lawyer to control the outcome of the Criminal Law case. A plea bargain often means that the defendant will receive a lighter sentence for a less-severe charge than might have resulted from taking the case to trial and losing. There are other benefits from accepting a plea bargain including saving money on lawyer fees, getting out of jail if you cannot afford bail, resolving the case quickly, and having a less-severe offense on your record that is less socially stigmatizing.
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