Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
bifurcation
What is bifurcation? Also, can you explain what an open plea is?
Asked on 4/20/02, 4:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum
The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm
Re: bifurcation
Bifurcated means that there are two parts of the trial, the guilt phase then the punishment phase. An open plea means the D.A. is not recomending a punishment, the judge will decide, this is normally a bad deal. Be careful, listen to your Attorney.
Answered on 4/21/02, 2:45 pm
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