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Anywhere from 90%-95% of cases in the United States end up in some form of plea bargaining.

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Q: What are some national statistics on plea bargaining?
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Why are trials not used in all cases?

Because about 90% of people who get into legal trouble plea out some sort of deal otherwise known as plea bargaining.


What are some Plea bargaining advantages and disadvantages?

Advantages of plea bargaining include quicker resolution of cases, reduced court backlog, and potential for reduced sentences for defendants. Disadvantages include potential for innocent individuals to plead guilty, unequal bargaining power between prosecutors and defendants, and lack of transparency in decision-making.


Is Plea Bargaining unjust?

Absolutly, plea bargining plays on the prisoner's dilemma. If both suspected felons say nothing, they both walk free, if one says something, one gets a heavy sentence while the other barely gets anything, if they both say the other one did it, they both go to prison. Notice that no where in that reasoning is truth metioned. The defendants are put under such pressure, that the truth is not considered, simply survival. So, a court that seeks justice should automatically dismiss plea bargining in search of the truth. In this same way, plea bargining is not completely voluntay and therefore, the defendant is not actually waving his 6th Amendment right.Answerplea bargaining is just and unjust it all depends on the situation. For examle if there is this mass murderer and rapist and he tried to plea bargain saying that he was forced to kill and rape than it is unjust but if someone siad that they was forced to take all of the money out of the bank account because they had a gun to them then it is just AnswerWhat is plea bargaining? Yes there are some cases where plea bargaining is useful, but most of the times it's a business decision not a matter of law. Plea bargaining proves the entire justice system is a business organization hung up on the fact of the prison industry being the growing industry in the country. As of 2002, the U.S had a record of over 2 million people behind bars. That's number one in the world, in front of China's+ Russia's 1.5 million people behind bars. That's Seven tenths of a percent of America's popualtion behind bars. (Source U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics) AnswerWhat is plea bargaining? Yes there are some cases where plea bargaining is useful, but most of the times it's a business decision not a matter of law. Plea bargaining proves the entire justice system is a business organization hung up on the fact of the prison industry being the fastest growing industry in the country. As of 2002, the U.S had a record of over 2 million people behind bars. That's number one in the world, in front of China's+ Russia's 1.5 million people behind bars. That's Seven tenths of a percent of America's popualtion behind bars. (Source U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics) AnswerWhat is plea bargaining? Yes there are some cases where plea bargaining is useful, but most of the times it's a business decision not a matter of law. Plea bargaining proves the entire justice system is a business organization hung up on the fact of the prison industry being the fastest growing industry in the country. As of 2002, the U.S had a record of over 2 million people behind bars. That's number one in the world, in front of China's+ Russia's 1.5 million people behind bars. That's Seven tenths of a percent of America's popualtion behind bars. (Source U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics)


Is plea bargain fair on the victim?

Plea bargaining can be beneficial for both the victim and the perpetrator in some cases by avoiding the trauma of a trial and securing a quicker resolution. However, some victims may feel that plea bargains do not adequately punish the offender or provide them with the closure they seek. Ultimately, the fairness of a plea bargain to the victim depends on the individual circumstances of the case.


How reliable are national income statistics as a means of comparing living standards between countries?

Some national statistics can be reliable is they have been adjusted. The World Health Organization adjusts their statistics so that their statistics are reliable.


Does it affect a defendant's sentencing if the judge prosecutor public defender and the defendant do not sign a plea bargain contract?

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a plea bargain "contract." The offer of a plea bargain is made between the prosecutor and the defense attorney. The judge is not involved in this 'bargaining process' and in some cases may not agree with it, and is not required to follow the result suggested by the prosecutor.


Does there have to be an arrest before a plea bargain?

When a person accused of a crime intends to bargain with the punishment and moves the application for plea bargaining, then his appearance before the court amounts to custody and if prosecution is called upon by the court to reply the application and prosecutions needs some time, then there can be arrest. K.R.Singhel Wardha, Maharashtra, India.


What are the importance and limitations of national income statistics?

The importance of national income statistics is to show a national income figures and show the performance of the company. The limitations are there are room for errors in report , some categories are not accurate or are misrepresented , and they do not measure welfare as a source of income.


Does plea bargaining sacrifice the rights of the defendant or do the guilty benefit?

As with many things in life - it's a comprimise. Boths sides gain something, although they both have to give something up in return. The state (and the complainanst) get a guilty plea that usually guarantees some jail time for the defendant, and the defendant usually gets the opportunity to plead to a lesser offense and get a lighter jail sentence.


What are some situations in which management or the union would prefer centralized bargaining?

management would prefer centralized bargaining


What are some good journal sources of information on general livestock?

United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service. "Statistics of Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep." Washington, D.C.: 2002.


Can the sentencing from the jury trial be more time than the plea bargain?

Absolutely. Your pre-trail sentence should be the same as though you demand your constitutional rights to goto trail. Prosecutors use that as a bargaining chip it's ok. BUT IT"S NOT! Then again, we all pretend like there is some constitution that protects you or me.