Why Not Them? The Fundamental Misuse of Deferred Prosecution Agreements
Prosecutors and criminal defendants have a plethora of options in order to avoid the costly and sometimes risky proposition of trial. They range from standard pleas all the way to complex diversion programs for defendants. Although pleas make up an overwhelming majority of criminal dispositions, there are several options that enable defendants to avoid the long-term implications of a guilty plea. These options are typically only offered at the discretion of the prosecutor. On