During Plea Negotiations, Smyth Offered to Plead Guilty to One

question 61

Essay

During plea negotiations, Smyth offered to plead guilty to one count of robbery in exchange for the prosecutor agreeing to drop the other two charges against him. The prosecutor refused the offer and set the case for trail. At trial, the prosecutor wants to introduce as evidence the defendant's offer to plead guilty to the robbery. Can the prosecutor introduce this evidence? Support your response.

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