Plea bargaining is a legal tool of great importance in the Italian legal landscape. This institution allows the defendant to obtain a reduction of the sentence through an agreement with the public prosecutor, thus avoiding a long trial and benefiting from the so-called rewarding procedure.
The Code of Criminal Procedure regulates plea bargaining in articles 444-448. The request can be submitted by the defense attorney, equipped with special power of attorney, with the consent of the public prosecutor, during the investigations, in the preliminary hearing, or, in the absence of this phase, in the pre-trial hearing. The judge, in turn, can accept or reject the request, assessing whether the proposed conditions comply with the prescribed rules.
"Plea bargaining offers a quick and effective solution for those who wish to avoid a long and complex trial."
Choosing plea bargaining can be particularly advantageous when the evidence against the defendant is evident or when one wishes to avoid the uncertainty of trial. It is a strategic choice that, if well considered, can lead to favorable outcomes for the defendant.
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