• Define the term "plea bargaining." Many people believe that plea bargaining is something underhanded, but that is not true. It requires each side to truly evaluate the case to see where the strengths are and where the weaknesses are.
• Discuss the advantages of plea bargaining.
• Finally, state your opinion on plea bargaining and whether you believe the victim should be consulted in the negotiations.Plea bargaining is sometimes simply called Plea Negotiations!
• Discuss the role of plea bargaining in criminal trials. What are the advantages of allowing defendants to plea to reduced charges/sentences? To what extent should victims of crimes be consulted in the plea bargaining process? Make sure you state whether you agree or disagree with the plea bargaining process.