Upon reviewing the facts of the case, it occurs to you that there is a very good chance that the defendant will be convicted if the case goes to trial. Your client indicates that he would be willing to accept a plea bargain. Which of the following would be an example of a plea bargain?
a. The defendant agrees to plead guilty, and prosecutor agrees to drop the charge to second-degree murder.
b. The defendant is allowed to remain free until the trial but agrees to remain local.
c. The prosecutor agrees to allow the trial to be moved to a different location.
d. The defendant and the prosecutor agree to a "bench trial," meaning there will be no jury, and the judge alone will determine guilt or innocence.
a
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