Confused (plea bargain for a lesser sentence)

At sentencing if you plea bargain for a lesser sentence and sign the appropiate papers for that plea, can you be given more time than the plea? i.e. plea out and sign for 2 years and get 3

[PapaJohn]

Originally Posted by Unregistered At sentencing if you plea bargain for a lesser sentence and sign the appropiate papers for that plea, can you be given more time than the plea? i.e. plea out and sign for 2 years and get 3

I believe that is to the discretion of the judge. If the judge does not feel the time offered on the plea suits the crime or the accused then he/she can extend the time or reduce it.

Originally Posted by PapaJohn I believe that is to the discretion of the judge. If the judge does not feel the time offered on the plea suits the crime or the accused then he/she can extend the time or reduce it.

Thank you, now I maybe a little more confused, since the attorney we hired to defend had told us both before and after sentencing that it was 2 years, not 3. Is there any recourse whatsoever

Originally Posted by Unregistered At sentencing if you plea bargain for a lesser sentence and sign the appropiate papers for that plea, can you be given more time than the plea? i.e. plea out and sign for 2 years and get 3

now I maybe a little more confused, since the attorney we hired to defend had told us both before and after sentencing that it was 2 years, not 3. Is there any recourse whatsoever

Once you sign into a plea bargain that it what it will be. The crown prosecutor is actually speaking with the judge about it and then going back to your lawyer.
Your lawyer and the crown do all the debating for yourself and the judge.