Pleaing Without Going To Court

By Timothy Hessinger

Limiting a client’s appearance in court on certain charges can often be accomplished by filing a plea in absentia. This means that the defendant enters into a written plea agreement that is accepted by the court without the defendant even being present in court. This can be very valuable to a client that lives out of State or travels extensively. See negotiating a plea bargain and negotiating a withhold of adjudication for further details.

About the Author

Backed by 15 years of experience as a state prosecutor, founding Attorney Timothy Hessinger has a deep understanding of the criminal justice system. Due to his former experience as a 15 year prosecutor, Attorney Hessinger understands that the ability to dismantle a prosecutor's case only comes from knowing how law enforcement officers and prosecutors build a criminal case.