What is a plea bargain?

A plea bargain is an agreement made between the accused and the prosecution in a criminal case. In this agreement, the accused admits to or pleads guilty to some or all of the charges brought against them, in exchange for a reduced sentence or other concessions from the prosecution. In Kansas, plea bargains are commonly used in cases involving Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) laws. When a person is arrested for DWI, they can often enter into a plea bargain with the prosecutor in order to receive a lighter sentence or reduced charges in return for a guilty plea. This can be beneficial for both parties, as it saves the prosecutor the time and expense of a lengthy court case and the accused gets a fairer sentence than what they may have received if they had been found guilty at trial.

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