QUESTION
Even in a case that could possibly be prosecuted for a crime that has a mandatory minimum, can a plea bargain take place?
Asked on Nov 28th, 2020 on General Practice - Georgia
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Even in a case that could possibly be prosecuted for a crime that has a mandatory minimum, can a plea bargain take place WITH THE OUTCOME BEING A LESSER SENTENCE THAN THE MANDATORY MINIMUM? IS THIS ALLOWED?
1 ANSWER
Yes. The plea agreement would generally take the form of the accused pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2020 at 7:58 PM