The central issue in Plea Bargaining is how the role of the courtroom work group affects plea bargaining. Plea bargaining is routine in criminal justice and leads to the vast majority of guilty convictions. Some argue that it is a necessary aspect of criminal justice. However, it is not without concerns. Prosecutors wield immense power, defense attorneys have almost none, and defendants sometimes plead guilty to crimes they did not commit. Explain your choices in the scenario by addressing the following questions. Discuss the role of both the prosecutor and defense attorney during plea bargaining. Do you think these roles are fair, and why or why not? What might you have changed about your role in plea bargaining in the scenario to make it more equitable