Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
What are the defendants rights if the plea bargain ordered by the court is broken by the district attorney?
Asked on 2/20/13, 5:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Courts do not order plea bargains. They are nothing but referees. If the defense and state enter a plea bargain and the state breaks it, the defense can ask the judge to enforce it. But, timing is important as is exact compliance by defense.
Answered on 2/20/13, 5:41 pm
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