In your own words, define plea bargaining. Then list and describe three common forms of plea bargains/agreements. State the pitfalls/cons of each. The responses for each bargaining/agreement should be at least one paragraph (minimum five sentences each).
Listed in the “Key Developments Involving Plea Bargaining” chart of the chapter, several Supreme Court cases are presented. Select one of the listed cases, provide a case overview, and explain in your own words how the elements of the case contributed to the plea-bargaining practice. Your response should be at least two paragraphs (minimum five sentences each).
State the three major factors influencing bargaining and discretion. In your own words describe eachfactor and its relevance to bargaining and discretion. Your response to each factor should be at least one paragraph (minimum five sentences each).
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REQUIRED TEXT TO USE:
America’s Courts and the Criminal Justice System (12th Edition)
David W. Neubauer and Henry F. Fradella
ISBN: 9781305261051