Some Critics of Plea Bargaining View It as Another Form

question 5

Multiple Choice

Some critics of plea bargaining view it as another form of leniency in the criminal justice system that reduces the system's deterrent effects. Other critics view it as which of the following?

• A) A violation of the protection against self-incrimination
• B) The guarantee of a fair jury trial
• C) The assurance of a speedy trial
• D) Both Options A and B are true.

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body through the control of muscles.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that can be consciously controlled, such as those involved in moving arms or legs.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that responds to inputs from the sensory organs (e.g., skin, eyes, ears) and transmits sensory information to the brain and spinal cord.