Even though our court system is supposed to be adversarial, more than ninety percent of cases end with a plea deal. Take a look at this situation. Is it bad or good? When you talk about the pros and cons, be sure to be specific. Your explanation should be connected to a bigger idea of what the purpose of our justice system should be. For example, why is it said to be adversarial? What values does that imply, and do cases that end in "please" indicate different values?

If one holds the opinion that the status quo could be enhanced, provide an in-depth description of how they would reform the process. If you think the way things are now is good, think about how someone could argue with you and how you might react. (600 words minimum)

Make sure to cite the readings listed below and use them as references:

• Judicial Process in America by Robert Carp, Kenneth Manning, and Lisa Holmes (Chapters 7-12)
• Opening Pandora's Box: How Does Defendant Race Influence Plea Bargaining? Besiki Luka Kutateladze, Nancy R. Andiloro & Brian D. Johnson