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PLEAS. When a person is charged with a crime, they are asked to “ enter a plea ”. 3 choices…. 1. Not guilty plea. The defendant wants the prosecution to prove that they ARE guilty Might lead to a long and expensive trial. 2. Guilty plea.

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  1. PLEAS When a person is charged with a crime, they are asked to “enter a plea” 3 choices… 1. Not guiltyplea The defendant wants the prosecution to prove that they ARE guilty Might lead to a long and expensive trial 2. Guiltyplea The case goes straight to the sentencing stage (saving a lot of time and money, especially for society). Because of this, defendants who plead guilty GET A “DISCOUNT” on their sentence(usually about 25% less time in jail) 3. Noplea They take this to mean you’re really pleading NOT GUILTY

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