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Frequently the prosecutor presents a prisoner with a long list of charges. It spells out a number of crimes and the length of time the prisoner could stay in prison if he is found guilty on all charges. Of course if the prisoner is found not guilty on all charges, he will walk out of court a free man. The prisoner gets with his lawyer and discusses the situation. They may decide for the lawyers to meet and see about a plea bargain. The prisoner will plead guilty to a few of the charges and have the rest of the charges dropped. It solves the prosecutor from having to go to trial and the prisoner receives a reduced sentence. In such a case the prisoner knew he committed the crime and could spend a lot of time in prison. On the other hand, the prisoner does not know how strong the prosecutor's case was. He does not know if the prosecutor had enough evidence to convict him.
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Are far more common than the formal trial process?
Plea negotiations/ bargaining
Is Plea Bargaining for a testomony unjust?
No
What are some national statistics on plea bargaining?
Anywhere from 90%-95% of cases in the United States end up in some form of plea bargaining.
Plea bargains are issued in what type of cases?
Plea bargaining occurs in criminal cases.
Can anyone define count bargaining as it pertains to forms of plea bargaining?
Count bargaining is where certain charges are dismissed in return for a guilty plea on other charges. For more information see the related link below.
What state eliminated plea bargaining in 1975?
Alaska
Is plea bargaining coercive?
YES YES YES ALWAYS
Are plea bargining becoming increasingly rare especially in urban court systems?
It is false that plea bargaining is becoming increasingly rare, especially in urban court systems. A plea bargain is also referred to as a plea agreement.
Why would defense attorneys like plea bargaining?
defense attorneys would opt for a plea bargain when the defendant is obviously guilty and a plea would lighten sentencing.
How often do people lie when plea bargaining?
[deleted, sorry misread your question]
Are there unanswered question regading plea bargaining?
There was - this one - until I answered it. zxlsjdris7lhyawjociyoq
What has the author Charlotte Crangle written?
Charlotte Crangle has written: 'Plea bargaining'
