PLEA BARGAINS, PLEAS AND WHAT MAKES A DEAL “GOOD”

In this episode of Law and Society, Andrew addresses many aspects of pleas and plea bargaining. He answers questions such as:

• What is a plea and how do plea bargains work?

• What is a no contest plea?

• Why are most cases resolved with a plea bargain?

• How has open discovery changed plea negotiations?

• Why are deals an economic necessity and a reality?

• Why is an experienced attorney necessary when evaluating a case and negotiating deals?