List and briefly explain the different forms of plea bargaining agreements
What will be an ideal response?
• Charge bargaining – In charge bargaining, the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a reduction of the charges.
• Sentence bargaining – In sentence bargaining, the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence, which may include a shorter prison term or probation.
• Count bargaining – A person can be charged with multiple counts, either for committing multiple crimes or for different aspects of a single incident. In count bargaining, a defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a reduction in the counts against him or her.
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