When discussing ethical dilemmas that are unique to the legal profession, the topic of plea bargaining oftentimes comes up. According to Wikipedia, plea bargaining involves "an agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor."
Imagine you are a district attorney prosecuting a burglary case. The defendant is willing to plead guilty in return for a sentence of probation, and you believe that this is a fair punishment. Although a thorough investigation was conducted, you believe the evidence that is available may not support a conviction. However, the victims are upset and want to see the offender receive prison time. You realize that these victims are taxpayers, so they pay your salary. What should you do? Support your decision by constructing a logical argument for the course of action you choose.