The high cost of a trial, and the often time-consuming nature of it along with appeals which can stretch out for many years, ...

Still, there have been cases of judges rejecting deals because of victim feedback. In her 35-year career as a prosecutor, mostly of white-collar crimes, Peress said she has twice encountered a judge ...

STAPILUS: The plea deal with accused killer Bryan Kohberger, as opposed to a murder trial, is what you would expect.

As a judge is poised to decide whether Bryan Kohberger can accept a plea deal that would allow him to avoid the death penalty ...

A man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his ex’s boyfriend as part of a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, according ...