What to Ask Your Lawyer Before You Accept a Plea Deal

You should ask your lawyer a few key questions before you accept a plea deal. Plea deals usually involve a criminal defendant pleading guilty to a lesser crime – such as a citation instead of a misdemeanor or a misdemeanor instead of a felony – to avoid further prosecution. If you accept a plea deal, the lesser crime will appear on your record and you will face the consequences of that crime. Learn about the details of the proposed plea in your case before you agree to accept it. Is this plea the best deal for me? Not every plea ends...

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