Plea bargaining is an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduction in charges or a lighter sentence. Plea bargaining is a common practice in the criminal justice system and is used in most criminal cases in Illinois. Despite its widespread use, there are many misconceptions about plea bargaining. This post will discuss the top misconceptions about plea bargaining in Illinois.

Misconception #1: Plea Bargaining is Only for Guilty[...]