Why Would a Defendant Plead Guilty to a Crime and Not

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why would a defendant plead guilty to a crime and not invoke his or her right to a criminal trial?

• A)The defendant could receive a conviction for a misdemeanor and not a felony.
• B)The defendant could receive a reduction of charges.
• C)All of these are correct.
• D)The defendant could receive a reduction in sentence.

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