Paul Prosecutor Has Offered a Recommended Sentence of Probation to Carl,the

question 8

Multiple Choice

Paul Prosecutor has offered a recommended sentence of probation to Carl,the defendant,as part of a negotiated plea of guilty.When they present this plea bargain to the judge,the judge refuses to impose the negotiated sentence.What can Carl do at this point?

• A)Carl has no choice; he must plead guilty.
• B)Carl can sue to force the prosecutor to impose the sentence that was negotiated.
• C)Carl can sue the judge to enforce the sentence that was negotiated.
• D)Carl can withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial.

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Definitions:

Criminal Law

The body of law that relates to crime. It proscribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people inclusive of one's self.

Civil Law

Civil law is a legal system originating in Europe, characterized by comprehensive statutes and codes that lay out legal rules, eschewing much of the common law's tradition of judge-made precedent.

Plea Bargain

A legal agreement where an accused agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense considered less severe than a felony, typically punishable by fines, community service, or imprisonment for less than one year.