Even when the law has a mandatory minimum, the prosecutor still has discretion for charging. "If you go to trial and lose, we'll convict you for a Felony II, b

Even when the law has a mandatory minimum, the prosecutor still has discretion for charging. "If you go to trial and lose, we'll convict you for a Felony II, but if you take the plea bargain we'll only charge you with a Misdemeanor I."