Is it legal for a judge to negotiate a plea?
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Is it legal for a judge to negotiate a plea?
Asked on January 11, 2014 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
Stan Helinski / McKinley Law Group
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Judges negotiate pleas all the time, we call it "lobbying," where the DA's office and defense counsel meet with the judge and talk about what the judge would be willing to do for disposition short of trial.
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