Usually a court will give a lesser sentence to someone who pleads guilty, than to the same person if they are found guilty by the court. This discount is known as credit, and can be up to 1/3 discount off the sentence.Sentencing Guidelines Council Reduction in Sentence for a Guilty Plea: definitive guidance: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Reduction_in_Sentence_for_a_Guilty_Plea_-Revised_2007.pdf
