What is plea bargaining? Is there an ethical justification for plea bargaining? Which ethical theory do you believe best supports plea bargaining? Why? Is there an ethical justification for not having plea bargaining? Which ethical theory do you believe best supports not having plea bargaining? Why?

Please consider that, on average, 92% of criminal cases in the United States are plea bargained. Often, this is due to the fact that many jurisdictions possess limited court space. In some cases, approximately 7% of the courtroom space is necessary to adjudicate all crimes where the prosecutor brings formal charges. Also, what role does "speedy trial" play in the decision to offer a plea bargain? Finally, many jurisdictions are facing difficulty in developing a representative jurist pool. How does a state, county, or municipal jurisdiction meet its duty to provide for a jury trial when citizens resist this civic responsibility?