---
url: 'https://pc.giglio-bradylist.com/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty/coercive-plea-bargaining'
title: 'Coercive Plea Bargaining'
author:
  name: Anonymous
updated: '2025-09-22T20:08:41+00:00'
type: prosecutor_complaint_categories
summary: 'Coercive plea bargaining refers to the practice of using excessive pressure, threats, or other tactics to force a defendant to accept a plea bargain, even if it is against their best interest. This type of misconduct is considered unethical and is prohibited by professional codes of conduct for prosecutors.'
tags:
  - 'On Duty'
published: true
---
## [Coercive Plea Bargaining

 ](/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty/coercive-plea-bargaining)

Coercive plea bargaining refers to the practice of using excessive pressure, threats, or other tactics to force a defendant to accept a plea bargain, even if it is against their best interest. This type of misconduct is considered unethical and is prohibited by professional codes of conduct for prosecutors.