It Is Unlikely That Plea Bargaining Will Be Eliminated in the Future

question 48

Multiple Choice

It is unlikely that plea bargaining will be eliminated in the future because it:

• A) ensures even-handed justice in the system.
• B) eases the pressure of congested caseloads.
• C) encourages defendants to waive their rights.
• D) results in sentencing disparity.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the amount of a product supplied matches the amount of the product desired.

Equilibrium Quantity

The supply of goods or services meets the demand at the market's equilibrium price.

Equilibrium Price

The price point at which the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity of goods demanded, leading to a stable market condition.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.