Yep, which is why it's appropriate to quote the same figures when criticizing the bad behavior of the prosecution. Even if they won't get the maximum, the numb

Yep, which is why it's appropriate to quote the same figures when criticizing the bad behavior of the prosecution. Even if they won't get the maximum, the number is still significant, because it serves as the anchor for extorting a plea bargain, as well as sentencing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchoring http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchoring