Rufus Alcott is suspected of selling illegal drugs in the neighborhood where he lives. He unwittingly sells illegal drugs to an undercover officer and is subsequently arrested and charged with a felony. While Rufus awaits trial in the county jail, he is visited by his court-appointed public defender.
To avoid a trial, Rufus plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance. This is an example of a:
a. plea bargain
b. broken system
c. plea exchange?
d. dual system
e. court order
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: a
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