Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plea agreement
noun
/ˈpliː əˌɡriːmənt/
Definition
A plea agreement is a legal deal in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or to receive a reduced sentence in exchange for a concession from the prosecution.
Examples
- In the plea agreement, the defendant admitted to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.
- The attorney advised her client to consider a plea agreement to avoid the risks of going to trial.
Meaning
It is a negotiation between the defendant and the prosecutor, often used to resolve a criminal case without going to trial.
Synonyms
- plea bargain
- plea deal
- bargain plea
