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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.'
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## [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.