PROCEDURAL ASPECTS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF A PLEA AGREEMENT AT THE PRE-TRIAL STAGE

Abstract

In the article, the author analyzes the procedural aspects of the application of a plea agreement at the pre-trial stage, specific roles and tasks, the rights and obligations of the suspect, the accused and the defendant, the prosecutor, the defense counsel as parties to the conclusion of this agreement, as well as the main provisions of the procedural law regarding the plea agreement, the existing views and ideas in science and practice are studied. The nature of the agreement on the recognition of guilt during the inquiry and preliminary investigation is highlighted. The author also presents scientific conclusions regarding the procedural aspects of the institution of a plea agreement.