Yes, and also, the plea bargains on offer usually provide a huge reduction from the maximum risk from being found guilty. Not uncommon: plead guilty and pay $1

Yes, and also, the plea bargains on offer usually provide a huge reduction from the maximum risk from being found guilty. Not uncommon: plead guilty and pay $100 fine, or be found guilty and go to jail for up to 1 year. The guilty and the innocent alike are given as many reasons as possible to plead guilty.