Plea bargaining is a process where I negotiate with the prosecutor to obtain the best possible plea for you. Many times a plea bargain is in your best interests – but sometimes it is not. You NEVER have to accept an offered plea bargain. The bargaining process may include charging you with a lesser charge or agreeing to a lesser punishment for the same charge. Plea bargaining is always a compromise for both sides. However, bargaining with the prosecutor can often reduce dangerous risk to you since the outcome of the plea bargain is known ahead of time. Many times non-conviction probation (deferred adjudication) can be negotiated with the prosecutor as a satisfactory plea bargain.