A Pennsylvania Petition for Settlement of Prosecution is a type of legal document that can be filed by a defendant in criminal proceedings in order to reach a settlement with the prosecution. This petition is typically used to negotiate the terms of a plea bargain, which can include reduced charges, a lighter sentence, or dismissal of the case altogether. There are two main types of Pennsylvania Petition for Settlement of Prosecution: a Petition for Noble Prose and a Petition for Deferred Prosecution. A Petition for Noble Prose is a request for the prosecution to drop the charges against the defendant, while a Petition for Deferred Prosecution is a request for the charges to be temporarily suspended while the defendant completes certain conditions, such as community service or counseling.