Which of the following describes a difference between how misdemeanor cases and felony cases move through the court system?

A. In felony cases, defendants will engage in plea bargaining before their initial appearance.
B. In misdemeanor cases, the defendant is only given legal representation during the plea bargaining stage.
C. In felony cases, defendants are required to enter a plea during their initial appearance.
D. In misdemeanor cases, defendants typically enter a plea during the initial appearance.


D. In misdemeanor cases, defendants typically enter a plea during the initial appearance.

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