Jim is an alleged accomplice in a heroin case and is charged with 20 counts of dealing heroin. However, the prosecutor has no evidence against Jim. The prosecutor makes an offer to Jim, "Jim, let's make a deal
I'll drop 19 of those charges if you plead guilty to one count of simple possession. At best, you'll only have to serve five years. Jim accepts the offer and pleads guilty. Later, in a plea agreement hearing, the judge rejects the plea agreement because no factual basis existed for Jim's plea. This is: A) poor judicial conduct and may lead to the judge's removal from the bench later.
B) unconstitutional, since the district attorney must approve the plea agreement and outcome.
C) unconstitutional, since Jim had a right to enter a guilty plea and avoid 20 consecutive life sentences.
D) appropriate conduct by the judge under these circumstances.
D
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