Why defendants plead guilty to crimes they didn’t commit
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In any given year, 98% of criminal cases in the federal courts end with a plea bargain according to a new report from the American Bar Association. (NPR, February 22, 2023)
Defendants more often than in the past accept deals to avoid risking more serious charges and penalties at a trial, even if they didn't commit the crime.
Why do you think this is the case?
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