Which of the following accurately describes plea bargaining?
A) Plea bargaining is a contract in which the plaintiff pleads guilty in exchange for reduced compensation.
B) Plea bargaining is a contract in which the defendant refuses to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.
C) Plea bargaining is an agreement in which the defendant enters a plea of guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.
D) Plea bargaining is an agreement in which the plaintiff refuses to plead guilty in exchange for a compensation.

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Plea bargaining involves the defendant agreeing to plead guilty to a charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or the dropping of additional charges. It is a common practice in the criminal justice system to expedite case resolutions and manage court workloads.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes Plea Bargaining