What is a plea bargain for a DUI?

A plea bargain for a DUI in North Carolina is an agreement between a defendant and the court in which the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a lighter charge or a lesser sentence. In some cases, the defendant may plead guilty to a different charge than the one they were arrested for such as a lesser charge of reckless driving instead of a DUI. This allows the defendant to avoid a more serious charge or possible lengthened sentences. When it comes to plea bargains concerning DUIs, the severity of the charge and the defendant’s prior criminal record will go into consideration when the court makes the plea bargain decision. The prosecutor is responsible for presenting the plea bargain agreement to the court, while the defense attorney will present the plea bargain to the defendant and explain the details and potential consequences of the plea. The defendant can accept or reject the plea bargain agreement. If they accept the agreement, the court will accept the plea and the defendant will face the reduced charge or sentence. If the plea bargain is rejected, the defendant will enter a “not guilty” plea and proceed to trial. It’s important to know that a plea bargain is not guaranteed; the court makes the final decision on plea bargains, so there’s a chance that it may be rejected.

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