plea-bargain

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

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2022

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 • Mar. 2, 2022

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 • Jul. 29, 2021

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

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2020

Prosecutors agreed to drop an additional charge of carrying a concealed weapon as part of a plea-bargain agreement.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2019