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Which is exactly why the crimes are so loosely defined. The prosecutor loads up a defendant with every conceivable charge, in the expectation that they'll plead
by gamble 17y ago
Which is exactly why the crimes are so loosely defined. The prosecutor loads up a defendant with every conceivable charge, in the expectation that they'll plead guilty to avoid an absurdly long sentence. Only the bravest, most foolish, or truly innocent will risk a jury trial. Plea bargaining is illegal in some countries for this reason.