In A Criminal Case, Why Don't In-Chamber Negotiations Occur More Often?
Why are in-chambers plea negotiations uncommon? They take more time, though Oakland attorney Andrew Dósa considers them worthwhile for cases that need it. In Solano County, he can set a late-afternoon conference with just the DA and judge. He prefers that dialogue—it lets him push hard for the client and report back exactly what each side argued.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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Why are in-chambers plea negotiations uncommon?
They take more time, though he considers them worthwhile for cases that need it—in some counties he can set a late-afternoon conference with just the DA and judge.
Why does he prefer in-chambers dialogue?
Because it lets him push hard for the client and report back exactly what each side argued, so the client sees him advocating on their behalf.
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