Brady Has Just Been Charged with Murder in the First

question 14

Multiple Choice

Brady has just been charged with murder in the first degree.  His previous record includes several drug charges and a sexual assault that is pending. Brady will not be released on bail.  His attorney believes the prosecutor and judge will agree to a 20-year sentence through a plea bargain, which will eliminate the chance of a life sentence. Brady will await his trial or plea agreement in jail.  Which is a characteristic of those he is serving time with?

• A)They are s erving a sentence of more than one year.
• B)Fellow inmates have not been offered bail.
• C)They have all been sentenced.
• D)Waiting trial at a federal court.

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