California legal term
plea bargain in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “plea bargain” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “plea bargain” mean in California criminal law?
“plea bargain” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1192.7. (Cal. Penal Code § 1016.8)
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