sentences:  Upon engaging a lawyer (defence counsel), the defence counsel will make written representations without prejudice legally to the prosecuting authority, the Prosecution may then review, exercise his prosecutorial discretion and consent to amend the charge with lesser relevant offence, a process known as plea bargain.This is where the defence counsels will engage without prejudice with the Public Prosecutor in negotiations for reduction of charges, or mitigation in plea to seek leniency from the Court.Narcotics laws established by the Misuse of Drugs Act are very strict.