California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Taghilou, B248510 (Cal. App. 2014):
'"When a guilty [or nolo contendere] plea is entered in exchange for specified benefits such as the dismissal of other counts or an agreed maximum punishment, both parties, including the state, must abide by the terms of the agreement."' (People v. Segura, supra, 44 Cal.4th at pp. 930-931, citations omitted.)
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