Deferred prosecution
WAY TO AVOID PROSECUTION
Deferred prosecution agreement; Non-prosecution
A deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), which is very similar to a non-prosecution agreement (NPA),, at 361 (DPAs are typically filed with a court whereas NPAs are not) is a voluntary alternative to adjudication in which a prosecutor agrees to grant amnesty in exchange for the defendant agreeing to fulfill certain requirements. A case of corporate fraud, for instance, might be settled by means of a deferred-prosecution agreement in which the defendant agrees to pay fines, implement corporate reforms, and fully cooperate with the investigation.