Why might a defendant plead guilty to crime? a. to get a lawyer appointed by the state b. to avoid staying in prison for more th

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sasho [114]

3 years ago

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Why might a defendant plead guilty to crime? a. to get a lawyer appointed by the state b. to avoid staying in prison for more th

an a year c. to get a lesser charge or a lighter sentence d. to save money

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2 answers:

xz_007 [3.2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-01T14:40:03+03:00

xz_007 [3.2K]3 years ago

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C a defendant might plead guilty in a crime he or she committed to lessen the chances of dealing with a bigger sentence then he or she would deal with pleading none guilty and going up against a jury.

dangina [55] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-01T16:53:09+03:00

dangina [55]3 years ago

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Answer:

C. to get a lesser charge or a lighter sentence

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