Denver, CO criminal defense attorney David Lindsey talks how most CO criminal cases are resolved. He explains that most criminal cases are resolved through what is known as a disposition, more commonly referred to as a plea bargain. In this process, the prosecuting authority—often the district attorney—offers a proposed resolution, which is then negotiated between the government and the defense to reach a fair outcome. The majority of cases are concluded through such plea agreements.

The alternative to a plea agreement is to proceed to trial. In Massachusetts, a felony case is tried before a jury of twelve, while a misdemeanor case is heard by a jury of six.