I suspect Ortiz's statement was absolutely true but missing the point to the extent of being misleading. No they may not have sought the maximum but in trial t

I suspect Ortiz's statement was absolutely true but missing the point to the extent of being misleading. No they may not have sought the maximum but in trial they would still have sought years in jail so the threat of 7 years is still terrifying, harsh and unjust. Don't let the discussion get too focussed on the maximums as you will give Ortiz a way out. The real threat was still too much (More than twelve times what Ortiz says is reasonable as the offer) and the idea of pleading guilt to 13 felonies possibly as unappealling as the 6 month prison term attached.