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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