Should you enter a plea bargain?

When facing a DUI or criminal charge, it’s difficult to know if fighting the charge is better than going through a plea bargain. A “plea bargain” is when a convicted individual pleads guilty to the wrongdoing. There are a number of benefits for this route including:

• Opting for a less serious charge
• Only having to plead guilty to one charge out of multiple and dismissing the other charges
• Receiving a more lenient sentence
• Avoiding a lengthy trial or avoid trial altogether

An example of this would be if you are facing a DUI charge. Having a DUI on your record will have a substantial impact professionally and personally. When meeting with a DUI lawyer, he/she may suggest that you enter a plea bargain. By pleading guilty to the DUI, the lawyer may negotiate with the judge to make the charge less severe like reckless driving or speeding. While these offenses are still serious, they don’t nearly have the same ramifications as a DUI.

Why is it helpful to talk to a criminal defense lawyer?

If you are facing criminal charges, you should talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately to assess your options. In some cases, the best option would be to take a plea bargain. In other cases, going to trial may lead to better results.

Do you need help finding a criminal defense attorney?

Finding the right criminal defense or DUI attorney for your situation can be a difficult task. That’s why the Riverside County LRS is here to listen to your circumstances and refer you to an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Not in Riverside? Consider talking to one of these lawyer referral services:

• Bar Association of San Francisco
• The San Luis Obispo Bar Association
• The Brooklyn Bar Association
• The Chicago Bar Association

The materials in this blog are for informational purposes only, and are not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or current, and should not be relied on as legal advice. You should consult with a lawyer if you need help with a legal matter and not rely on anything you read on this blog or elsewhere on the web.