Guilty Pleas Flashcards

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What is a guilty plea

A

Judges take into consideration if an offender pleads guilty, and how early in the case they plead guilty.

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Why is an early guilty plea beneficial?

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  • It saves the CJS time, money, resource stress involved in trial
  • The accused may receive a less harsh sentence
  • It saves the victims and their family stress.
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