Dwayne is the Chief of Police for Big City, Ohio. He has money in his budget to hire new police officers and enough to offer bonuses that will maintain and boost morale. Dwayne happens to have a girlfriend with whom he has become increasingly serious. He would like to buy her some jewelry, but his wife doesn't know about his infidelity and he doesn't want her to know. His wife actually knows about his girlfriend and has become addicted to pain pills in an attempt to forget about Dwayne's infidelity. Dwayne's wife has been arrested and charged for attempting to buy pain pills from an undercover police officer. She knows she needs help and decides to plead guilty. What can her defense attorney do at this point?

A. Waive the preliminary hearing.
B. Request a plea bargain at the police station.
C. Arrange to move the arraignment.
D. Have her claim she was under duress.


Answer: A

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