A ______Occurs When the Defendant Agrees to Plead Guilty in Return

question 55

Multiple Choice

A ______occurs when the defendant agrees to plead guilty in return for promises or concessions from the prosecutor.

• A)plea of no contest
• B)nolle prosequi
• C)change of venue
• D)plea bargain

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Definitions:

Federal Legislation

Laws enacted by the national government of a country, applicable throughout the country and superseding state laws in areas of federal authority.

Authority

The legal or formal right to make decisions, to give orders, and to control resources and people.

Dormant Commerce Clause

A restriction on states’ authority that is implied in the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution: The power given to Congress to enact legislation that affects interstate commerce in effect prohibits a state from passing legislation that improperly burdens interstate commerce.

Discriminated

Treated unjustly or unfairly based on particular characteristics, such as race, age, or gender.