Question

At arraignment, Jackson accepts a plea deal that will shorten his sentence in return for naming one of his marijuana dealer. About what percentage of cases every year end in plea bargains instead of a criminal trial?

a) 60 percent
b) 80 percent
c) 70 percent
d) 90 percent

Answer 1

d) 90 percent

Explanation:

A plea bargain is an arrangement made between the prosecutor and the defendant.

Here the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence like here Jackson says he will name one of the dealer, in return for a lesser sentence.

This arrangement takes place in almost 90 percent cases.