Plea Bargain Disadvantages Defendants are sometimes pressured into waiving the constitutional right to trial. In some cases, the defendant risks going to jail for a crime he or she didn’t commit. The defendant gives up the right to a potentially vindicating “not guilty” verdict
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Should We Get Rid Of Plea Bargaining
Plea bargaining should be abolished because it encourages crime and demoralizes both victims and society. ... Nevertheless, it weakens deterrence and respect for the law and tends to extort guilty pleas, while working to the advantage of prosecutors, defendants, and defense lawyers who want to avoid trials
What Is The Downside Of Plea Bargains?
Plea Bargain Disadvantages Defendants are sometimes pressured into waiving the constitutional right to trial. In some cases, the defendant risks going to jail for a crime he or she didn't commit. The defendant gives up the right to a potentially vindicating “not guilty” verdict
