Our criminal justice system is one of the most unique systems in the world. Everyone who goes through our system is entitled to a fair and just trial. The length of the trial can take many months, or even takes only weeks, but in some instances the trial can end even before it even starts. Some can argue that the plea bargain is an “easy way out”, but at the end of it all, it was done for a significant reason. Many can benefit from the plea bargain, and it can be a sacrifice to the defendants rights, or either benefit the guilty. It all depends on how you look at it and what the circumstances are.

The plea bargain is described as the process whereby a criminal defendant and prosecutor reach a mutually satisfactory disposition of a criminal case, subject to court approval. This means that a plea bargain can put an end to a criminal case without even going to a trial. Now when the plea bargain is successful, it plainly means that the defense and the prosecution have successfully reached an agreement. Within this agreement between the two parties, the prosecution agrees to dismiss certain charges, and make the sentence “less-harsh” for the defendant. The defendant just has to agree to plead guilty without a trial.

Plea bargaining can be profitable for both sides depending on the circumstance. At times, the prosecution can request for a plea bargain, which in turn would save the court some much needed valuable time. Now most of the time the prosecution is open with agreeing to a plea bargain with the defendant. This shows that the defendant is admitting guilt, and accepts complete responsibility for the crime which they have committed.

Now who benefits from the plea bargain depends on the case and situation. As we always here, each situation is different from one another. Now when you look at it from the defendants point of view, maybe they know