Q: does a prosecutor have to get approval from their bosses to give a plea or can they modify themselves without approval
i have a F2 taking the identity of another F4-Forgery and a possession of marijuana when on standard probation the victim did press change but the state did my prosecutor says that her higher ups wont approve a plea less than 6 to 7 i want it to be probation eligible i do have prior conviction but not for the same-thing i dont know if she is telling the truth or just want me to sign the 6 to 7 says there will not be another plea first and only i have a public defender but it seems like he is on her side basically telling me to sign so he can get my case off his desk he said he try negotiate with her for less time but he never did he does call or inform of whats going on what do i do and what can i do my trial begins next month and i dont have any answers
A: Although the prosecutor may have some discretion, they often have to go through their supervisor on any meaningful deviations from the plea offered. Your attorney is in the best position to advise on the plea.
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