plea-bargain

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How many were allowed to plea-bargain for reduced penalties?

From Washington Post

Martinez Guzman, who authorities say entered the U.S. illegally at age 16, pleaded guilty to all the crimes last year after prosecutors announced they’d agreed to a plea-bargain agreement in October.

From Seattle Times

Cartabia says she can speed up trials thanks to measures to encourage defendants to seek plea-bargain deals and the hiring of thousands of support staff in courtrooms.

From Reuters

Mr Kabendera's release comes after he entered into a plea-bargain agreement with the prosecution.

From BBC

They’re facing potential jail time and big fines, but lawyers are already scrambling to plea-bargain it down to 5 yards for illegal procedure.

From Seattle Times