Deferred prosecution agreement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001536",
  "term": "Deferred prosecution agreement",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A voluntary agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant, typically a corporation, to suspend criminal proceedings for a specified period. In exchange for suspending the case, the defendant agrees to meet certain conditions, such as paying a fine, implementing compliance reforms, or cooperating with an ongoing investigation. If the defendant satisfies the terms of the deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), the prosecutor dismisses the charges.",
  "abbreviation": "DPA",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/deferred-prosecution-agreement/"
}