The Art Of The Plea Deal
Contrary to the plots of numerous legal shows on television, criminal trials are rare. In fact, only about 10% of criminal cases actually make it to trial. Most cases are "pled out," which means that the prosecution and the defense agree on a deal negotiated outside of a courtroom. If you run into legal trouble, you may want to consider a plea deal if one is offered to you.
Reasons for Plea Deals