What is a plea agreement?

[@sircastic959]

Am I the only one thinking: This is madness. Saving money on the cost of justice, worse, even threatening people into pleading guilty rather than goint to court. This is not Justice. Offenders who are likely to be convicted get off easy and those who fight for their rights are forced to gamble. This is seriously fubar.

[@USLawEssentials]

Maximilian L Thanks for commenting. If you are interested there are a number of articles regarding plea bargaining that you can quickly find on the internet. The topic attracts a lot of interest from different perspectives: social, legal, game theory etc. One other issue I don't think I mentioned is that people will often reach an agreement with the prosecutor to plead guilty to a crime, then testify against someone else, and the prosecutor will ask the judge to be more lenient in exchange for that cooperation. There are some very good discussions of these issues readily available and you might find it interesting to explore a little deeper.

[@mrbytorxxy5941]

USLawEssentials can I be sentenced at the change of plea hearing if I take the plea bargain. ?

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

Also the possibility of plea bargaining allows so many BS laws to remain on the books.

[@RoyalDog214]

But if you're innocent and being falsely accused, a plea bargain is a way to avoid bad court trial which could sentence you for a maximum sentencing.

[@TheChemistGaming]

understood, however think about it this way. Imagine you're innocent and accused of murder, you're offered a plea agreement. Basically they are saying "you can attempt to prove your innocence if you want but if you can't then you'll spend far longer in prison. so just admit to this crime you didn't commit and spend 15 years in prison instead OR attempt to prove your innocence and face 30". It's madness, imagine being in that situation!

[@camdonmarden6866]

I just had this discussion. I don't believe in plea agreements. Nor do I believe in waying right to trial. I'll take my day in court and I want to be right beside council during.

[@USLawEssentials]

Many people would share your opinion. Thanks for watching the video, Camdon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faWrip2Beq9ombc uslawessentials.com uslawessentials.com/blog

[@RoyalDog214]

If you lose the trial however, you would've gotten more years than if you were to take the plea deal.

[@JAPARICAN50-50]

We need to scrap the plea deals and give the convict the necessary time for committing crimes. Convicts will always take plea deals for lesser sentences

[@killermoon635]

plea bargain = legal blackmailing

[@deepthinkinginvest8672]

What if you are innocent ant can't afford a good lawyer?

[@USLawEssentials]

It is, unfortunately, a major issue for the US legal system. I think there was some discussion about this in the comments section of the updated version of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faWrip2Beq9ombc

[@christopherstorer889]

That's what I say too

[@christopherstorer889]

I got deported over something like that

[@chamberlainaxinto1383]

Thanks for answering my question

[@Rio-f8j]

What if he didnt do the Robbery , but was Still Accused ???

[@chiaseedpudding3463]

This explained it well

[@USLawEssentials]

Thanks Yazan. Let me know if there are other topics you're interested in. uslawessentials.squarespace.com uslawessentials.squarespace.com/blog

[@ColonelMarcellus]

Let's say David commits a serious assault. He shoots someone's leg or arm, causing huge medical bills and loss of work for a long time. The victim may never fully recover, and lose his job forever. He's caught, and evidence against him is high. He threatens to learn to be an even bigger criminal, more dangerous and skilled, if he goes to prison. "You ain't breakin' me, you MAKIN' me!" He plea bargains to 4th degree Gambling, pays a $25 fine plus court costs, and is out on the street again. And then he says he was coerced into pleading guilty, that there was no evidence he was gambling ... and gets his $25 back.

[@rainevalmonte2085]

What if someone with a gun but the permit is expire and someone called that person out but you never used the gun the permit just expired

[@gauravbvster1]

nice video, serves sell its purpose! however,I have some more questions regarding plea bargaining: given the discretion in the plea bargaining process between the defendant and prosecutor, how does this system prevent subterfuge between the two parties?

[@gauravbvster1]

well*

[@USLawEssentials]

+Kumar Gaurav Hi Kumar, a judge must approve the plea agreement which might address your concern regarding subterfuge. Thanks for commenting.

[@gauravbvster1]

Thank you! Looking forward to more of your channel vids

[@neithanm]

This is insane. Only in the USA...

[@mrbytorxxy5941]

can you be sentenced at the change of plea hearing for felony drug trafficking.?

[@USLawEssentials]

Hi, for legal advice you will need to speak to a lawyer in your jurisdiction, sorry for the delay in my reply.

[@khaylawilliams9168]

I have a few questions. What's the difference between a trial jury and a grand jury.

[@USLawEssentials]

You might want to look at the video I have on grand juries kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6XRpYNohtx8r7s

[@doyzkievlog5336]

Good day.. if the accuse was taking of .001 g. And he avail plea bargaining.. how many years of prisonment and or how much the cost to bill to dismiss the case....thank you..

[@USLawEssentials]

I'm afraid I can't give you legal advice, please contact a lawyer in your state.

[@ColonelMarcellus]

What is on the State Seal for the Commonwealth of Kentucky? (Hint ... it's on almost every police badge in Kentucky.) Answer: two lawyers making a plea bargain.

[@mrbytorxxy5941]

can I be sentenced at the change of plea hearing if I take the plea bargain. ..?

[@randallhill7991]

This video was embedded at: court.rchp.com/representing-yourself-in-court/plea-bargains/ a site that provides legal information to black and low income people in St. Louis, Missouri. Thanks for the upload!

[@zachmorris3017]

Why do the judge looks like Obama 😁

[@chandler7210]

gunna get flooded with views for debate

[@USLawEssentials]

Thank you for watching. Updated version is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faWrip2Beq9ombc uslawessentials.com

[@chandler7210]

USLawEssentials , thanks a ton! Do you think the plea bargain should be abolished? Why or why not?

[@USLawEssentials]

It doesn't matter what I think. Why not research the topic and reach an opinion based on evidence now that you have familiarity with plea bargaining? Do other countries have a similar system? Have people suggested alternatives to plea bargaining that received support from experts? Go explore...

[@GayleThornberry-p3x]

Let's say a person committed perjury to obtain a restraining order and the person violated the order to save the life of a innocent person and now the defender is changed with violation of a protection order based on perjury how just and fair is that

[@gmp2474]

Sounds like saving money at the cost of justice. But thank you for the good information.

[@TwitchyTopHat1]

good video; perfectly answered my question :)

[@malonyantoniojr.52]

Can u advice me about plea bargaining in ra.9561 case.sec 5 and sec 11..thanks