Procedural Efficiency at a Cost? Plea Bargaining, Sentencing Discounts, and Victim Compensation in Homicide Cases in Spain
Published online on July 31, 2026
Abstract
Criminal Justice and Behavior, Ahead of Print.
This study examines the use and consequences of plea bargaining in homicide and murder cases adjudicated by Spanish Provincial Courts between 2018 and 2024. Drawing on a dataset of 2,586 convictions, the analysis assesses whether plea bargaining is ...
This study examines the use and consequences of plea bargaining in homicide and murder cases adjudicated by Spanish Provincial Courts between 2018 and 2024. Drawing on a dataset of 2,586 convictions, the analysis assesses whether plea bargaining is ...