Mandatory Sentencing Laws Appear to Reduce the Use of Plea

question 94

True/False

Mandatory sentencing laws appear to reduce the use of plea bargaining and increase the number of cases that are brought to trial.

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Oral Contract

A verbal agreement between parties that is legally binding, though more difficult to enforce than written contracts due to the lack of physical evidence.

Voidable

A transaction or agreement that is legally valid but may be annulled or voided at the discretion of one of the parties involved.

Executory

Describing a contract or deed yet to be fully executed or performed, often depending on certain conditions being met.

Voluntary Agreement

A mutual consent or contract between parties, typically concerning legal obligations and enforcements.