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Take Charge Of Your Life
Many criminal cases are
resolved without going to trial, by having both your attorney and the prosecuting attorney come
to an agreement as to the punishment to be imposed against you, in exchange for a plea of
guilty.
This process is known as
negotiating a plea or plea bargaining and resolves many of the criminal cases filed. In certain
circumstances, plea bargaining can be a way to avoid a potential harsh sentence in favor of
an agreed upon lighter sentence.
Why you might decide to plea
bargain
instead of go to trial:
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To avoid the time and expense of a
lengthy trial;
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To avoid the uncertainty of trial and
the risk of a harsher punishment; and/or
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To avoid the publicity a trial could
involve.
The importance of having our
Firm represent you for the plea bargaining process cannot be overstated. We will do a
thorough investigation and design a sound strategy that places the defendant in the strongest
position for negotiations.(See our Criminal Law
Overview.)
How the negotiation process
works:
Either side may begin
negotiations over a proposed plea bargain, though obviously both sides have to agree before one
comes to pass.
Sometimes, plea bargaining
involves the defendant pleading guilty to a lesser charge or to one of several
charges.
It may also involve a guilty
plea as charged, with the prosecution recommending leniency in sentencing.
The judge makes the final
decision and is not bound to the proposed negotiated settlement, but generally agrees to the
terms.
Contact Us as soon as you are charged or
believe you might be charged.
See FAQs for more information.
We
don’t just provide legal services; we build relationships.
It gives us a
genuine satisfaction to meet and help you in some meaningful way.
The entire staff
of the McDermott and McDermott Law Firm is knowledgeable and sensitive to your
needs.
Their focus is on
making the process as comfortable as possible
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They explain
everything to you,
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keep you
informed,
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include you in the
decision making process,
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and always return
your phone calls.
Your matter is
handled as expeditiously as possible without compromising your rights.
Please visit our
testimonial page and see what other clients have to say about
us.
Check our
resources area, there you will find links to many helpful
services.
Visit our
M & M Community to view our blogs and forums and leave your
comments.
We appreciate
your business and your referrals.
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