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title: Should Attorneys Include Parents in Plea Bargain Discussions with their Clients?
description: Inviting parents to offer input on their child’s legal decisions and disposition in court was associated with attorneys also considering parents’ interests during plea discussions and negotiations.
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# [Should Attorneys Include Parents in Plea Bargain Discussions with their Clients?](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/should-attorneys-include-parents-in-plea-bargain-discussions-with-their-clients)

 Written by [Amanda Beltrani](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/amanda-beltrani) | Jan 21, 2022 2:30:00 PM

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