Louisiana Pretrial Stipulations (Judge Drill) are a set of legal agreements made between the prosecutor and the defendant before trial. These agreements are used to resolve criminal cases without the need for a full trial. Judge Drill stipulations are typically used in cases in which the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence or other favorable outcome. The most common type of Judge Drill stipulation is the plea bargain. In a plea bargain, the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence or other favorable outcome. In some cases, the defendant may even be able to avoid jail or prison time altogether. Other types of Judge Drill stipulations include deferred sentences, probation before judgment, and deferred adjudication. A deferred sentence allows the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge without having to admit guilt in court. Probation before judgment allows the defendant to stay out of jail while completing certain court-ordered requirements. Deferred adjudication, meanwhile, allows the defendant to avoid a conviction altogether if they successfully complete certain requirements. Judge Drill stipulations can be beneficial to both the defendant and the prosecution. They can save both parties time and money, and they can also reduce the stigma of a criminal conviction.