What does a prosecutor think about when they assess a case and offer a plea agreement?

Luckily our team of attorneys includes former prosecutors. We understand cases from the prosecution perspective. We understand how prosecution offices operate because we were once there. We understand what prosecutors think about when assessing a criminal case. Generally, plea agreements are initially based on the type and severity of the alleged offense. A plea agreement may also be dependent on the named victim’s input. In domestic violence cases, the prosecution will look at whether or not they can prove their case with or without the presence of certain evidence or witnesses. In cases where the prosecution has admissions from a suspect the plea offer may be harsher because their case may be easier to attempt to prove. As cases go on defense attorneys work to identify potential pre-trial and trial defenses. These defenses are often used to negotiate better plea agreements or even pre-trial dismissals. Some identified defenses may be saved for trial if the case is set to trial. Litigating cases effectively is an art and a skill that involves knowing when to act and when not to act. Plea offers may be negotiated and/or extended during the pre-trial or even trial stage. Every plea or resolution is entirely case specific and dependent on individual case facts and defenses.