If you are facing a legal problem you may be surprised by how willing the prosecution is to offer a plea bargain. In fact, this mean lead you to accept it immediately because it seems better than the alternative. No matter how good the offer seems, you should never accept a plea bargain without first talking to a criminal defense attorney. Why? Because there may be a better offering waiting for you.

When you work with an attorney like Law Office of Michael L. Fell, you can count on exceptional representation. We will defend you and negotiate for you aggressively. Do not plead guilty even if there is plenty of evidence against you. The prosecution may be more likely than you think to offer a plea deal, even on seemingly shut and dry cases such as DUI. Why is that? Read on to find out and then contact us at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation.

California’s penal system is overcrowded

Put simply, jails are overcrowded and judges are consistently being forced to let out inmates who have not yet served their sentences simply because there is no room for them. The prosecution does not want to put away someone for a lesser offense when they know it could mean someone who committed a more serious offense could be released as a result.

The prosecution is overworked

The sad truth is that the prosecutor’s calendar is already clogged with cases – and so is the judge’s. The prosecutor has too many cases to handle and not enough personnel to take every single one of them to trial. A plea bargain is much easier, much faster, and requires a lot less work. Of course, it is also much more affordable as it takes p less of the prosecutor’s budget.

The prosecution wants an assured conviction

No case is a slam dunk, no matter how much evidence the prosecution has. If they can avoid going to trial and risking an acquittal, they may very well do so. The bold truth is that a lot of a prosecutor’s career is dependent on their conviction rate. If they can assure a guilty plea then this can work in their favor.

The prosecution may want to protect their sources, their witnesses, and the victim

There are many people involved in a single criminal case. If the prosecution found out about your crime via an informant, they may want to get the charges settled without having to reveal that informant. Likewise, if they have witnesses they are afraid would be in danger by testifying, or who may not be good witnesses, that could encourage them to find a plea bargain.

Finally, the victim themselves may not want to press charges, may be unreliable, or may not be a good witness for other reasons. If you are being charged with a crime and want to know what your options are then we urge you to contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation.