Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has cautioned that the plea bargaining system will not be a tool to protect criminals. The system allows accused individuals to negotiate a reduction in charges, lighter sentences, or even have charges dropped before a verdict is reached.
However, speaking at a training session for prosecuting attorneys, Tuah-Yeboah stressed that those accused of serious crimes, such as sexual offenses and election-related crimes, will not qualify for plea bargaining benefits.
He warned, “The guidelines are not a loophole for escaping justice. The public should not perceive the Plea Bargaining Act as a means to weaken the justice system.
“When the law is applicable, it will be applied, and in cases where it’s not, it will not be used.
“As you return to your regions, adhere strictly to the guidelines. Ensure that those who qualify receive the benefits, and those who do not, aren’t granted them.
“And to any criminals hoping to exploit these guidelines, be warned: the plea bargaining act will not serve as a cover to allow you to continue your illegal activities.”
Source: CitiNews