Assignment:
In this forum, you will discuss the concept of and issues surrounding plea bargaining in the court system.
Scenario:
You are the victim of a carjacking which has seriously traumatized you to the point that you fear getting in your vehicle.
1. Give your opinion on the perpetrator of your crime plea bargaining your case. Be sure to discuss what plea bargaining is.
2. Is a plea bargain in this case fair?
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages from a prosecutorial and a defense perspective. You might consider reviewing the different motivations for plea bargaining as outlined in your textbook.
4. Do you think that a prosecutor should offer a favorable plea bargain to a defendant who provides helpful information concerning a different defendant? What are the pros and cons of this practice?