Joe was charged with 20 counts of dealing heroin and faced at least 20 consecutive life sentences if convicted. Evidence against Joe was overwhelming. The prosecutor said, "Listen, Joe, let's make a deal
I'll drop 19 of those charges if you plead guilty to one count of simple possession. At best you'll only have to serve five years." This type of plea bargaining is: A) charge reduction bargaining.
B) coercive.
C) unconstitutional.
D) None of the above.
A
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a. true b. false
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b. the perpetrator will be caught if the police arrive within 2 minutes of the call
c. the perpetrator will be caught if the police arrive within 5 minutes of the call
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