Plea Deal Calculator

Sentence comparison: plea offer vs trial risk.

Legal Disclaimer

This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.

Inputs

Plea Offer Sentence (months)

Potential Trial Sentence (months)

Estimated Conviction Probability (%)

Plea Deal Fine ($)

Potential Trial Fine ($)

Legal Cost for Plea ($)

Legal Cost for Trial ($)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Expected Trial Sentence (months)

Sentence Savings from Plea (months)

Legal Cost Savings ($)$14,500

Total Plea Cost ($)$46,000

Expected Total Trial Cost ($)$165,500

Total Savings from Plea ($)$119,500

Break-Even Conviction Rate (%)20

Plea Discount (%)80

Income Savings$105,000

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Plea Offer Sentence in months and Potential Trial Sentence if convicted.
Set Estimated Conviction Probability % based on evidence strength and attorney assessment.
Enter Plea Deal Fine and Potential Trial Fine amounts.
Input Legal Cost for Plea vs. Legal Cost for Trial.
Review Expected Trial Sentence — the probability-weighted outcome if you go to trial.
Compare Expected Trial outcome against the Plea Offer to make an informed decision alongside your attorney.

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