This paper addresses whether or not the practice of plea bargaining is ethical. The author is in favor of plea bargaining and believes it to be an ethical means of conviction. The paper includes a detailed explanation of what plea bargaining is and how the procedure works, as well as addressing problems that have occurred when plea bargaining is turned to for the wrong reasons. The conclusion states that, while certain changes could be made to ensure the ethical implementation of plea bargaining, it is nevertheless a necessary part of the justice system that, like all things, can be altered by human error. 11 pgs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.