If the defendant enters a plea of guilty, the trial judge may:

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The trial judge has the discretion to refuse to accept a plea of guilty if they believe it is not in the interest of justice, if the plea does not seem to be made voluntarily or with a full understanding of the consequences, or for other valid reasons. Judges are also required to ensure that defendants are fully aware of their rights before accepting a guilty plea, making option B incorrect. There is no requirement for judges to mandate plea bargaining between the prosecution and defense, making option C incorrect.

If the Defendant Enters a Plea of Guilty, the Trial