Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has made it clear that the plea bargaining system is not intended to shield criminals from justice. This system allows accused individuals to negotiate for lesser charges, reduced sentences, or even the withdrawal of charges before a verdict is reached.
Speaking at a capacity-building program for prosecutors, Tuah-Yeboah stated that those charged with serious offenses, including sexual crimes and election-related offenses, will be ineligible for plea bargaining benefits. He emphasized, “These guidelines should not be a way to evade justice. The public should not view the Plea Bargaining Act as a means to undermine the legal system.”
He urged prosecutors to adhere strictly to the guidelines, ensuring that only those who genuinely deserve the benefits of plea bargaining receive them. “In cases where the law must be applied, it will be enforced. For those who think they can exploit these guidelines to avoid consequences, be warned: the plea bargaining act will not serve as a shield for criminal behavior.”
SOURCE: https://dew360.net
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