Quick Definition: Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) A Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) is a legal mechanism in which a prosecutor agrees to suspend criminal prosecution of a defendant (often a corporation), on condition that the defendant meets certain requirements (e.g., compliance reforms, monitoring, fines) during a specified period. If the defendant satisfies those conditions, charges may…
A DPA lets prosecutors pause a criminal case against a company if it meets strict conditions—like paying a fine, fixing compliance, and cooperating—while avoiding a conviction if it completes the terms.
TL;DR A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass funding legislation (or a continuing resolution) before the start of a new fiscal year, forcing the federal government to curtail nonessential operations, furlough many employees, and maintain only core activities that protect life or property. Such shutdowns have recurred since 1980 and can impose significant…
