Criminal Evidence and Procedure- Module 2 Discussion-

Plea Bargaining

1. Please respond to the question regarding plea bargaining. Should plea bargaining be allowed in American Courts? What are the benefits and drawbacks to using plea bargaining? How would you change rules regarding plea bargaining? What rationale are you basing your changes on (what do you see as the benefits of the changes you suggest)?

2. Should plea bargaining be allowed in any court of the United States? What are the benefits and drawbacks? What changes do you suggest and what is the basis for the changes. Explain any benefits your suggested revisions would achieve. Please provide at least one example and as much information as you can.