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	'''Plea agreements''' in United States federal criminal cases are binding contracts between the defendant and the government that resolve the case without trial. Governed by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c) and enforced under contract-law principles, they specify the charges to which the defendant will plead, the government’s sentencing recommendations or concessions, and any agreed-upon waivers or cooperation obligations. Approximately 97 percent of federal convictions result from guilty pleas, making plea agreements the primary mechanism for case resolution.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Federal Justice Statistics 2023 \|url=https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/federal-justice-statistics-2023 \|publisher=Bureau of Justice Statistics \|date=September 2025 \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>		'''Plea agreements''' in United States federal criminal cases are binding contracts between the defendant and the government that resolve the case without trial. Governed by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c) and enforced under contract-law principles, they specify the charges to which the defendant will plead, the government’s sentencing recommendations or concessions, and any agreed-upon waivers or cooperation obligations. Approximately 97 percent of federal convictions result from guilty pleas, making plea agreements the primary mechanism for case resolution.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Federal Justice Statistics 2023 \|url=https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/federal-justice-statistics-2023 \|publisher=Bureau of Justice Statistics \|date=September 2025 \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>
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	== Types of Plea Agreements Under Rule 11(c) ==		== Types of Plea Agreements Under Rule 11(c) ==

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	'''Plea agreements''' in United States federal criminal cases are binding contracts between the defendant and the government that resolve the case without trial. Governed by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c) and enforced under contract-law principles, they specify the charges to which the defendant will plead, the government’s sentencing recommendations or concessions, and any agreed-upon waivers or cooperation obligations. Approximately 97 percent of federal convictions result from guilty pleas, making plea agreements the primary mechanism for case resolution.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Federal Justice Statistics 2023 \|url=https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/federal-justice-statistics-2023 \|publisher=Bureau of Justice Statistics \|date=September 2025 \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>		'''Plea agreements''' in United States federal criminal cases are binding contracts between the defendant and the government that resolve the case without trial. Governed by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c) and enforced under contract-law principles, they specify the charges to which the defendant will plead, the government’s sentencing recommendations or concessions, and any agreed-upon waivers or cooperation obligations. Approximately 97 percent of federal convictions result from guilty pleas, making plea agreements the primary mechanism for case resolution.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Federal Justice Statistics 2023 \|url=https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/federal-justice-statistics-2023 \|publisher=Bureau of Justice Statistics \|date=September 2025 \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>

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	=== (B) Agreements – Binding on the Government Only ===		=== (B) Agreements – Binding on the Government Only ===
	The government agrees not to oppose a defense request or to recommend a specific sentence, but the recommendation is not binding on the court.		The government agrees not to oppose a defense request or to recommend a specific sentence, but the recommendation is '''not binding''' on the court.
	Typical language: “The government will not oppose a downward variance” or “recommends a sentence at the low end of the guideline range.”		Typical language: “The government will not oppose a downward variance” or “recommends a sentence at the low end of the guideline range.”
	Most common type (approximately 70 percent of agreements).		Most common type (approximately 70 percent of agreements).

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	=== (C) Agreements – Binding on the Court and Parties ===		=== (C) Agreements – Binding on the Court and Parties ===
	The government and defendant agree that a specific sentence or sentencing range is appropriate (e.g., “the parties agree to a sentence of 60 months”).		The government and defendant agree that a '''specific sentence''' or '''sentencing range''' is appropriate (e.g., “the parties agree to a sentence of 60 months”).
	The court must accept the agreement or reject it entirely and allow the defendant to withdraw the plea.		The court must accept the agreement or reject it entirely and allow the defendant to withdraw the plea.
	Used in approximately 15–20 percent of federal cases.		Used in approximately 15–20 percent of federal cases.

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-# Structure and Interpretation of Plea Agreements
+'''Plea agreements''' in United States federal criminal cases are binding contracts between the defendant and the government that resolve the case without trial. Governed by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c) and enforced under contract-law principles, they specify the charges to which the defendant will plead, the government’s sentencing recommendations or concessions, and any agreed-upon waivers or cooperation obligations. Approximately 97 percent of federal convictions result from guilty pleas, making plea agreements the primary mechanism for case resolution.<ref>{{cite web |title=Federal Justice Statistics 2023 |url=https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/federal-justice-statistics-2023 |publisher=Bureau of Justice Statistics |date=September 2025 |access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>
-## Overview
+== Types of Plea Agreements Under Rule 11(c) ==
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+Rule 11(c)(1) classifies plea agreements into three categories, each with different binding effects:
-## See Also
+=== (C) Agreements – Binding on the Court and Parties ===
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+=== (B) Agreements – Binding on the Government Only ===
-## References
+=== (A) Agreements – Charge Bargaining ===
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+== Standard Provisions and Clauses ==
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+Federal plea agreements typically contain the following sections:

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# Structure and Interpretation of Plea Agreements

## Overview

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## References

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