The "wedding cake" model of criminal justice can give lawyers the status of celebrities. You have been a public prosecutor for years, and are looking to make a move into the private sector. You have been assigned a high-profile case: the quarterback of your city's professional hockey team has been accused of murdering his girlfriend. You already have a book offer, and know the media pressure will be high to take the case through a trial. The defense attorney is signaling her client may want to plea bargain. How will you decide how to proceed?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary

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