What Is a Pro Offer Agreement in Court?

A pro offer agreement is called a "proffer" agreement and sometimes known as a "queen for a day" arrangement, according to attorney Todd Spodek of Global Politician. This arrangement refers to an informal meeting between the prosecution and an informant.

Function

• A proffer agreement allows the government to get information, usually from a witness, before a criminal trial starts, according to FindLaw. The government, however, cannot use the informant's testimony in court.

Features

• The government often uses this agreement with people under investigation to gain information that can help the government prosecute other crimes.

Misconceptions

• Proffer agreements and immunity are not the same thing, according to U.S. Legal. The government can prosecute the proffer witness if information leads to new crimes or if the witness lies in his proffer statement.