A(n) ________ Is an Agreement in Which the Accused Admits

question 88

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ is an agreement in which the accused admits to a lesser crime than charged, and in return, the government agrees to impose a lesser sentence than might have been obtained had the case gone to trial.

• A) plea bargain
• B) indictment
• C) arraignment
• D) nolo contendere

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