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We would also have to do something about piling on stupid charges in an effort to force a plea deal as well.

• DugFin 10y ago
  There should probably be a restriction on offering plea bargains, basically eliminating "plead to a lesser charge". The DA should be allowed to prosecute no more than the charges they want you to plead to. Piling on charges is coercion, threatening a good chance of ruining your entire life vs. a guarantee of only ruining a little of it.
  • throwaway729 10y ago
    In that case there's no incentive to take the deal, especially for serious crimes.
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