2.16 Disposition of Charge Against Codefendant is a legal action taken by a court or other government authority that results in a dismissal or resolution of a criminal charge against a codefendant. This can be done in a variety of ways including: a plea agreement, dismissal of the charge, acquittal, or conviction. There are two main types of dispositions: non-conviction dispositions and conviction dispositions. Non-conviction dispositions include dismissal, acquittal, or a plea bargain. Conviction dispositions include a guilty verdict, a suspended sentence, or a deferred sentence.