Question 1
One legal scholar has used the term __________ plea bargaining to refer to some strange concessions defendants agree to make as part of the prosecutor's decision to secure a guilty plea.
ad hoc
sentencing
extreme
extraordinary
Question 2
Which amendment's right to counsel applies during plea bargaining because charges have already been filed before bargaining commences?
Second
Sixth
Eighth
Fourth
Question 3
Which gives defendants the opportunity to engage in plea negotiations in exchange for giving up their right to a jury trial?
Jury omittance
Jury waiver
Jury selection
Jury exclusion
Question 4
Which of the following occurs when a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a less serious sentence?
Nolo contendere
Charge bargaining
Sentence bargaining
Plea acceptance
Question 5
In this case, the Court upheld the defendant's conviction under the habitual criminal statute on the theory that it resulted from a choice among known alternatives. The defendant had a "choice" to accept five years in prison and neglected to take the opportunity.
Edwards v. People
Bordenkircher v. Hayes
Napue v. Illinois
Brady v. United States
Question 6
Determine whether the following statements are for or against plea bargaining.
Argument for plea bargaining
Argument against plea bargaining
-A.B. Helps the prosecutor dispose of a busy caseload
-A.B. Contributes to courtroom inefficiency
-A.B. Benefits the defendant by providing a reduction in charges and/or favorable sentencing recommendation
-A.B. Decides the defendant's guilt without having a trial
-A.B. Can coerce an innocent individual to plead guilty
-A.B. Benefits the victim who does not wish to testify at trial
-A.B. Saves on judicial resources by avoiding the costs of going to trial
-A.B. Behooves the prosecutor to choose the most serious charge from which to begin bargaining
Question 7
State the steps in entering a guilty plea. What are the consequences of entering a guilty plea?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 8
How did plea bargaining develop?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.