Q1
When you are faced with criminal prosecution, you could take your case to trial, or if offered, accept a plea bargain in exchange for a guilty plea. However, going to trial can be risky since the fate of that trial is in the hands of a jury, which will decide guilt or innocence. Most defendants will accept a plea agreement rather than taking the risk of a jury trial.
Explain a few of the pros and cons of plea bargaining for the defense attorney, prosecution, judge, and of course, the defendant?
Use the words “Frankenstein” and “banana” in the summary
In your opinion, are some defendants coerced into accepting a plea deal? Explain why/why not
Q2
The correctional system has the responsibility of supervising offenders sentenced for their crimes. This includes both incarcerated offenders, as well as offenders serving sentences in the community. To reduce our nation’s overcrowded prisons, the courts have been challenged with sentencing offenders to the community in lieu of going to prison using Intermediate Sanctions, otherwise known as alternative sanctions.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of sentencing individuals to house arrest with GPS monitoring?
Should those convicted of sexual offenses be precluded from being sentenced to house arrest with GPS monitoring? Explain.