Caution-Consider only Crime Charged is a legal term used to describe a situation in which a defendant is facing criminal charges, but no other charges are being considered. This phrase is often used in plea bargains and other agreements between the defendant and the prosecution. The term is used to remind the court that the defendant is only facing the crime that has been charged and that any other charges, either related or unrelated, are not being considered. This ensures that the defendant is not unfairly punished for a crime that they may not have committed. Typically, when a defendant agrees to a plea bargain, the court will ensure that the defendant is only being charged with the crime that has been charged, and will not consider any other charges. This is done to ensure that the defendant’s rights are not violated and that they are being treated fairly. Types of Caution-Consider only Crime Charged include: • Plea Bargaining: This is an agreement between the defendant and the prosecution that allows the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence. • Dismissal of Other Charges: When a defendant is facing multiple charges, the court may dismiss some of them if they are not directly related to the crime that is being charged. • Probation: This is an agreement between the court and the defendant that allows the defendant to avoid jail time or certain other punishments in exchange for meeting certain conditions.