If My Attorney Is Known For Going To Trial, Can I Get A Better Deal When Plea Bargaining?
Does a trial-ready reputation win better plea deals? Yes, says Pierce County, Washington attorney Spencer Freeman—prosecutors don't like to lose. If they know a defense attorney will never actually go to trial, that shapes how they negotiate. But when they know you're willing and able to try the case, the state must weigh its own trial risk, and offers improve.
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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA
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— why a trial-ready reputation earns better plea offers
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Does a trial-ready reputation win better plea deals?
Yes—prosecutors don't like to lose, so if they know a defense attorney will never actually go to trial, that shapes how they negotiate, but when they know you're willing and able to try the case, the state must weigh its own trial risk and offers improve.
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