POLSCI
Final Reaction Paper in Political Science 100
PLEA BARGAINING AGREEMENT
In the
PHILIPPINES
Agustin, Ed Vergel L.
Caysip, Rodante Jr. J.
Del Rosario, Mara Joy T.
Pranilla, Venus D.
Submitted to:
Mrs. Belledesma Villaver
PLEA BARGAINING AGREEMENT
We all know that plea in legal terms is simply an answer to a claim made by someone in a civil or criminal case under common law using the adversary system. It is an allegation offered in pleading a case.
What is this plea bargaining agreement referring for? Plea Bargaining Agreement according to encyclopedia, it is an agreement in a criminal case where by the prosecutor offers the defendant the opportunity to plead guilty, usually to a lesser charge or to the original criminal charge with a recommendation of a lighter than the maximum sentence. Most criminal defendants are less than enthusiastic over the prospect of openly admitting criminal behavior without the benefit of a trial.
A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and the defense whereby a person accused of a criminal offense may plead guilty to a criminal charge in exchange for a more favorable settlement.
Often times, suspects either face several criminal charges or a severe criminal charge with impending severe consequences. As a way for the prosecution to secure a conviction, they often offer a defendant a plea bargain. This not only ensures a guilty verdict on at least one charge a suspect may face, but allows the prosecution to speedily process a case.
This is a controversial issue for today because it allows criminals to face lesser charges and lesser penalties for severe crimes.
According to John Rawls, "Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought." Justice is the concept of moral rightness based on ethics, law, natural law, religion, fairness, or equity, along with the punishment of the breach of said ethics.
In this way, justice is not really served to a victim. It
PLEA BARGAINING AGREEMENT
In the
PHILIPPINES
Agustin, Ed Vergel L.
Caysip, Rodante Jr. J.
Del Rosario, Mara Joy T.
Pranilla, Venus D.
Submitted to:
Mrs. Belledesma Villaver
PLEA BARGAINING AGREEMENT
We all know that plea in legal terms is simply an answer to a claim made by someone in a civil or criminal case under common law using the adversary system. It is an allegation offered in pleading a case.
What is this plea bargaining agreement referring for? Plea Bargaining Agreement according to encyclopedia, it is an agreement in a criminal case where by the prosecutor offers the defendant the opportunity to plead guilty, usually to a lesser charge or to the original criminal charge with a recommendation of a lighter than the maximum sentence. Most criminal defendants are less than enthusiastic over the prospect of openly admitting criminal behavior without the benefit of a trial.
A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and the defense whereby a person accused of a criminal offense may plead guilty to a criminal charge in exchange for a more favorable settlement.
Often times, suspects either face several criminal charges or a severe criminal charge with impending severe consequences. As a way for the prosecution to secure a conviction, they often offer a defendant a plea bargain. This not only ensures a guilty verdict on at least one charge a suspect may face, but allows the prosecution to speedily process a case.
This is a controversial issue for today because it allows criminals to face lesser charges and lesser penalties for severe crimes.
According to John Rawls, "Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought." Justice is the concept of moral rightness based on ethics, law, natural law, religion, fairness, or equity, along with the punishment of the breach of said ethics.
In this way, justice is not really served to a victim. It