In this case, the Court upheld the defendant's conviction under the habitual criminal statute on the theory that it resulted from a choice among known alternatives. The defendant had a "choice" to accept five years in prison and neglected to take the opportunity

A) Edwards v. People
B) Bordenkircher v. Hayes
C) Napue v. Illinois
D) Brady v. United States


B

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