Criminal Defense Basics Attorney in Englewood, Colorado
How do plea bargains work in CO?
How do plea bargains work in CO?
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bargain in the criminal system also
known as a disposition of the case is
the way that the majority of criminal
cases are resolved in federal court it’s
about 92 percent of cases it’s not as
high in in state court but it’s it’s
still very high and what happens is the
prosecution and the person charged with
the crime come to an agreement as to
what might be an effective resolution of
the case sometimes this involves reduced
charges sometimes it involves what’s
called sentencing concessions which
could be an agreement to probation
instead of a jail sentence or even as
low as what’s called a deferred judgment
which involves a client pleading guilty
and then being put on probation for a
period of time when the probation is
successfully completed the case is
dismissed and under Colorado law in the
right circumstances such cases can be
sealed
Denver, CO criminal defense attorney David Lindsey talks how plea bargains work in CO. He explains that the majority of criminal cases, especially in federal court (approximately 92%), are resolved through a process known as a plea bargain or disposition. While the percentage may vary in state court, plea bargains are still quite common. During a plea bargain, the prosecution and the defendant reach an agreement on a suitable resolution for the case. This may involve reducing charges or making concessions during sentencing, such as probation instead of jail time. In some cases, a deferred judgment is reached, where the defendant pleads guilty, undergoes probation, and upon successful completion, the case is dismissed. Under specific circumstances in Colorado, these cases can be sealed, providing further confidentiality.
