Final answer:
It is false that no trial is held if an individual confesses to a crime; defendants still have the right to a trial, but often charges are resolved pre-trial through a plea bargain.
Step-by-step explanation:
If an individual confesses to a crime, it is false that no trial is held. Even with a confession, the individual is entitled to a trial if they wish to have one. However, most charges are resolved prior to trial when a defendant agrees to a plea bargain. Through a plea bargain, the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter punishment, effectively bypassing the need for a trial. But a confession does not, on its own, completely rule out the possibility of a trial. Furthermore, during plea bargaining, the defendant waives the right to an appeal and must testify to his or her crimes in open court.