How did plea bargaining develop?

What will be an ideal response?


Plea bargaining began in the 19th century. It arose in response to the increasing number of cases and the greater use of attorneys.
Key cases: Commonwealth v. Battis and Edwards v. People.

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a. consensus b. radical c. conflict d. pluralist

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