> Look at how many americans/canadians/brits/auzzis agree plea deals, a form of confession. There are also done under threat. "Plea guilty to X and take 6 mon

> Look at how many americans/canadians/brits/auzzis agree plea deals, a form of confession. There are also done under threat. "Plea guilty to X and take 6 months in prison, or we will charge you with Y which carries 10 years in prison. If you choose the second option we will give you an overworked public defender who loses 90% of the time." In effect, it is punishing people for insisting on their right to a jury trial.