Prosecutors are human.

Prosecutors are just like everyone else. They're human, with individual likes and dislikes. Why is this important? Because some prosecutors will consider withdrawing the charges against you, or agreeing to plea-bargain your case down to a lesser charge. Others won't.

Even a prosecutor who will entertain a plea bargain won't agree to withdraw your criminal charges, or lower them just because you ask them to. They need to have a good reason. That usually occurs when you're criminal defense attorney finds a weakness in the case against your. It can also happen in cases where your personal circumstances are such that it is appropriate to withdraw or reduce the charges. But those reasons mus be presented properly to the prosecutor.

Not all prosecutors are the same.

If your case is appropriate for plea negotiations you'll want to know which prosecutors to approach, and which ones to avoid. You'll also want to know when to approach the prosecutor, what to say, and what not to say. That's where a criminal lawyer can help you.

Most criminal defense lawyers, the ones who focus primarily on criminal law, are in court every day. They see the prosecutors in action. They watch and learn how certain prosecutors handle cases. How they deal with other lawyers. How they make submissions to the judge. And they learn how they negotiate.

The bottom line

You might have a great case for plea negotiations. But you should never try to negotiate on your own behalf. Not only do you need to know the law, you need to know who you're dealing with, and how to deal with them if you want to get the best result.

Talk to a criminal defense lawyer. One who knows the law, and the other players in the criminal courts. They'll know how to get you your best result.