Uncover Hidden Charge Factors In Successful Plea Deals

Does the type of case affect plea bargaining? Yes, says Pierce County, Washington attorney Spencer Freeman—gang-related crimes are among the toughest, since prosecutors show less room or willingness to negotiate lesser time. He argues that a defendant's upbringing and life circumstances deserve weight, but believes the legislature failed to account for them when writing the laws and sentencing guidelines.

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