Can a plea bargain be offered/accepted, after a conviction, in lieu of an appeal?
As in, if Chauvin is convicted and he wants to file an appeal based on the issues voiced by his attorney, can the state instead offer a plea deal to avoid another trial?
My thoughts are, if Chauvin is paying for his own defense, another trial would be so expensive. Plus, unless he requested a directed verdict, the odds of finding another jury might just be near impossible.
And I know, I'm getting a bit ahead of the situation but my brain is spinning.
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