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plea negotaitons def
Are pertrial discussions in criminal cases between prosecutors and the accused aimed at resolving the case by agreeing on outcome
plea negotiation strength
families of victim and accused saved from trauma of trial
plea negotiations dave cost time recources of courts
plea negotiations weak
prosecutor avoid proving beyond reasonable doubt
self represented party may feel pressured to accept deal
role of judge
Judges must act impartially and remain unbiased
manage hearing- and ensure proceedurs are followed
give directions to ensure fair trial
discuss
two sides- pro anc cons, underline joining word
court hierachy reason
specialisation- courts develop expertise in case as they have jurisdiction to hear certain cases
denunciation
sending message to public that this behaviour is not acceptable