Paul Prosecutor has offered a recommended sentence of probation to Carl, the defendant, as part of a negotiated plea of guilty. When they present this plea bargain to the judge, the judge refuses to impose the negotiated sentence. What can Carl do at this point?
a. Carl has no choice; he must plead guilty.
b. Carl can sue to force the prosecutor to impose the sentence that was negotiated.
c. Carl can sue the judge to enforce the sentence that was negotiated.
d. Carl can withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial.
d. Carl can withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What will be an ideal response?
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