Can the crown prosecutor give advice on whether or not they feel a plea of guilt to lessor charges should be accepted?
After speaking with the crown prosectuter, I was advised that the defendant would enter a plea of guilt if the charges were reduced from more serious charges (8 in total) to just a) common assault and b) willful damage.
I don't personally accept this however, I am worried that for some reason in front of a jury the worst case scenorio is the defendant is found not guilty. How do I know what is the best thing to do? Who should I get advice from?
After speaking with the crown prosectuter, I was advised that the defendant would enter a plea of guilt if the charges were reduced from more serious charges (8 in total) to just a) common assault and b) willful damage.
I don't personally accept this however, I am worried that for some reason in front of a jury the worst case scenorio is the defendant is found not guilty. How do I know what is the best thing to do? Who should I get advice from?