Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

can you get a plea bargain after losing a trial, to testify against a co defendant?


Asked on 10/09/11, 9:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

Plea bargaining is done before trial. If it is a Federal matter you can receive credit for testifying and helping to convict others. If it is a state matter your sentence is up to the judge and he/she can give you a reduced sentence under certain conditions.

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Answered on 10/09/11, 11:20 pm


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