About ____ of criminal defendants plead guilty to the charges against them,in an arrangement called plea bargaining.

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Studies show that approximately 90 percent of criminal defendants plead guilty to the charges against them through plea bargaining. This is a common practice in the criminal justice system where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence or lesser charges.

About ____ of Criminal Defendants Plead Guilty to the Charges