Imagine you are the defense attorney from the previous case (question 1). You and your client have decided to move forward with the case, but now you have to assess a variety of things, including the likely outcome at trial; the offer presented by the prosecutor; and a defendant's possible willingness to accept a plea deal. You believe that it is in your client's best interest, after going over new evidence presented, to take the plea deal that he is offered. However, your client does not want to accept the plea deal. You have been warned already not to take "garbage cases" to trial because they may incur the wrath of the judge, and the client may be given a jury trial penalty. How do you advise your clients of this possibility? What do you say and how do you help him decide what to do?
Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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