Assertion: defense attorney's case | /r/HasProperty | settled
Facets:
value: according to the american bar association
type: OTHER
value: out of court
type: OTHER
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Most cases never reach trial but instead are settled to eliminate the risk and expense of going to court.
text: Because trials are expensive, many cases, both criminal and civil, never even make it to the courtroom; the case is often settled out of court instead.
text: According to the American Bar Association, most cases are settled, dropped, or plea deals are made before going to trial.