Why would a defendant agree to a plea bargain? A) to prove his or her innocence B) to have a lesser charge applied to him or her C) because he or she could not afford an attorney Eliminate D) because he or she was not informed of his or her rights

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13 March, 02:42

Why would a defendant agree to a plea bargain? A) to prove his or her innocence B) to have a lesser charge applied to him or her C) because he or she could not afford an attorney Eliminate D) because he or she was not informed of his or her rights

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Athena Hawkins · Answer 1

B) to have a lesser charge applied to him or her.

Jason Mason · Answer 2

A defendant would agree to a plea bargain to have a lesser charge applied to him or her.

Explanation:

A lesser charge could mean a lesser punishment.