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Initially, you charged the defendant with attempted murder, since there was reason to believe the barn might have been occupied at the time. in reality, you knew that you would not be able to prove this charge in court. you thought that adding this serious charge might lead the defendant to plead guilty to the arson charge if you agreed to drop the attempted murder charge. this arrangement would be a:​

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this type of arrangement would be known and used in the legal system as a plea agreement.
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