You are the defense attorney assigned to Tom's case. To reduce the amount of time in court, you are considering a plea bargain proposed by the prosecutor. If Tom pleads guilty, his charge would be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, and he would spend up to a year in prison followed by parole and community service. If he goes to court and loses, he could spend up to 10 years in prison and be found guilty of a felony. A plea bargain would save the court the time and expense of a trial, as well as save the cost of a long prison term. While there is still a question about whether Tom was responsible for the other two burglaries, there is no evidence connecting him to those crimes. However, there is little tangible evidence against Tom. Because the perpetrator wore gloves and the store's security camera was broken, the only tangible evidence against Tom is one eyewitness who saw him around the jewelry store at the time of the burglary. You feel there is a good chance that Tom will be found innocent of this crime, as he has strong relationships in the community and has no other infractions on his record. Which alternative do you choose to reduce the chances of Tom committing future crimes? You urge Tom to take the plea bargain. Despite the lack of evidence in the case, witness testimony is powerful to a jury. Furthermore, you feel a plea is Tom's best chance to pay for his crime in a short period of time and allow him to have a life after prison. Saving him the time in cour