An admission of guilt (i.e., a confession) in common law jurisdictions eliminates the need for a trial. In civil law jurisdictions, an admission of guilt:
a. also eliminates the need for a trial.
b. is required before the offender can be sentenced.
c. is simply treated as additional evidence to be evaluated.
d. is the only way a convicted person can receive any leniency at sentencing.
c. is simply treated as additional evidence to be evaluated.
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