suppose you were to take part in a debate on plea bargaining. list three reasons that could be used to support

Answer 1

You are not taking a chance at complete acquittal, a partial victory is better than a loss. You can resolve the case quicker; you don't have to wait on a court setting if your court system is backlogged as most are; the police/prosecutor always add "lesser included offenses" for the purpose of plea bargaining--for example a rape always includes kidnapping or false imprisonment or assault; the idea of dropping some of the charges can preserve the possibility of a conviction on the most serious offense. Plea bargaining on some crimes frees the court to hear more serious cases, like murder. The prosecution has the burden of proof of beyond a reasonable doubt, which is a heavy burden. Juries can be influenced by things like the defendant's appearance. There's a few ideas, plus elimination of plea bargaining would so overload the judicial system that defendants would win cases for lack of a speedy trial if every case went to trial. We would need lots more judges and, therefore, more courtrooms and more prosecutors and taxes would have to be increased to pay for those needs.

Answer 2

Cuts cost of atty fees, saves time, quicker sentencing or release, ties up less of the courts time so other cases can proceed, usually results in lower sentences

Answer 3

taxes,honesty,climate.