Imagine you are defendant and fully stand behind your case that you are not guilty. Your attorney is under heavy pressure though to push for plea bargaining because of the heavy caseload the court has. He is also new to his position, but you feel strongly about your innocence. The other courthouse actors the defense attorney is involved with strongly believe your guilt and are frustrated with attorney's insistence to move this case forward. How do you respond? How do you think your attorney would respond? Is there any way for you and your attorney to get what you want but appease the people your attorney is working with, especially the judge? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses may vary.
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