What is Guilty Plea?
The defendant often enters a guilty plea after a period of plea negotiations conducted by defense counsel and the prosecution. It must be voluntarily and willingly entered into, and usually results in a lesser punishment than if the defendant had gone to trial and been convicted.
Further Reading
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