Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Benefits of Plea

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the benefits of plea bargaining?

• A) police enjoy a benefit in that they are saved from numerous appearances in court
• B) judges and prosecutors benefit by the speedy and efficient clearing of cases, and the community as a whole saves the cost of a trial
• C) victims may be the least satisfied but have the benefit of certain conviction and at least some punishment for the offenders
• D) all of the above

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