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Criminal Defense

Plea Agreement

Drafting plea agreements manually requires hours of reviewing case files, researching sentencing guidelines, verifying waiver language against jurisdictional requirements, and ensuring compliance with court formatting standards. Defense attorneys juggle multiple cases while ensuring every plea agreement includes proper factual stipulations, accurate charge descriptions, and legally sufficient rights waivers—all while meeting tight court deadlines.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow3.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark8 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 26.3x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting plea agreements manually requires hours of reviewing case files, researching sentencing guidelines, verifying waiver language against jurisdictional requirements, and ensuring compliance with court formatting standards. Defense attorneys juggle multiple cases while ensuring every plea agreement includes proper factual stipulations, accurate charge descriptions, and legally sufficient rights waivers—all while meeting tight court deadlines.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates plea agreement drafting by analyzing your case documents, extracting charge details, and generating court-compliant agreements with proper sentencing recommendations and waiver language. The AI searches legal databases for jurisdiction-specific requirements and formatting standards, producing comprehensive plea agreements in minutes while you maintain full control over final edits and negotiations.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate complete plea agreements in 8 minutes vs. 3.5 hours manually

Automatically extract charges and facts from uploaded case documents using RAG technology

Access verified sentencing guidelines from federal and state resources with proper citations

Include jurisdiction-compliant waiver language sourced from bar associations and court standards

Ensure all required sections meet court formatting and procedural requirements

What you'll receive

Parties Involved
Charges and Plea
Factual Basis
Sentencing Agreement
Waivers and Rights
Signatures and Acknowledgments

Document requirements

Required

  • Charging Documents
  • Case File or Discovery Materials

Optional

  • Sentencing Memorandum
  • Prior Plea Agreements
  • Defendant Information

Perfect for

Criminal Defense Attorney
Public Defender
Prosecutor
Criminal Defense Paralegal
Solo Practitioner

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Litigation General72% relevant

Plea agreements are used in various criminal matters that fall outside specialized criminal defense, including white-collar crimes, regulatory violations with criminal penalties, and general misdemeanor cases.

General litigation practitioners handling criminal matters need efficient plea agreement drafting tools, especially solo practitioners or small firms that occasionally take criminal cases alongside civil litigation.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure the plea agreement includes all required legal sections?

A

CaseMark follows a structured template that includes all essential sections: parties, charges and plea, factual basis, sentencing agreement, waivers, and signatures. The AI cross-references your jurisdiction's requirements and bar association guidelines to ensure completeness and compliance with local court rules.

Q

Can the AI accurately extract charge information from my case documents?

A

Yes, CaseMark uses RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) technology to search and extract charge details from your uploaded indictments, complaints, and case files. The system identifies original charges, statute numbers, and relevant facts, then presents them in the proper plea agreement format for your review.

Q

How does CaseMark handle sentencing guidelines and recommendations?

A

CaseMark accesses federal and state sentencing resources, including the US Sentencing Commission guidelines and state-specific statutes. The AI incorporates applicable guideline ranges, recommended sentences, fines, and conditions based on the charges and jurisdiction, with proper citations for court review.

Q

Will the waiver language be legally sufficient for my jurisdiction?

A

CaseMark sources standard waiver language from bar associations, legal ethics opinions, and court-approved templates specific to your jurisdiction. The AI includes comprehensive rights waivers covering trial rights, appeal rights, and other constitutional protections, ensuring legal sufficiency while allowing you to customize as needed.

Q

Can I edit the plea agreement after CaseMark generates it?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark produces a fully editable document that serves as your starting point. You maintain complete control to modify terms, adjust sentencing recommendations, add specific conditions, or tailor language to your negotiated agreement before finalizing with the prosecutor and court.

Q

How quickly can I generate a plea agreement for an urgent court deadline?

A

CaseMark generates a comprehensive, court-ready plea agreement in approximately 8 minutes after you upload your case documents. This allows you to meet tight deadlines while ensuring all required sections, proper legal citations, and jurisdiction-specific formatting are included.

Q

Does CaseMark work for both federal and state criminal cases?

A

Yes, CaseMark adapts to both federal and state jurisdictions. The AI searches relevant legal resources—whether federal sentencing guidelines, state statutes, or local court rules—to ensure your plea agreement complies with the specific requirements of your case's jurisdiction.