Which of the Following Best Describes Plea Bargain

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes plea bargain?

• A)It is a common practice in which the prosecution offers to reduce the seriousness of the charge and/or sentence if the defendant affirms that he/she has committed a lesser crime.
• B)It is the principle of upholding the rights of all those involved when making a judgment or ruling, including those of the accused or convicted.
• C)It refers to the ultimate sentence for a crime in the United States.
• D)It refers to the practice in which a group of adult citizens is selected to arrive at a verdict in a criminal case.
• E)It refers to the practice of being assigned an attorney when a defendant is unable to afford one.

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Definitions:

Battle of the Forms

A legal concept involving conflicts between differing terms in contracts, typically in commercial transactions.

Acceptance

In contract law, acceptance refers to the agreement by the party to whom an offer has been made to the terms of the offer, resulting in a legally binding contract.

Mailbox Rule

A legal doctrine stating that an offer is considered accepted at the time the acceptance is sent via the mail or other delivery method.

Risk

In law and business, risk refers to the exposure to potential loss or damage arising from various factors like legal liabilities or financial transactions.