A defense attorney who works to prepare the defendant for the likely outcome of punishment and who helps persuade the defendant to plead guilty is said to be performing which role?

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A defense attorney who works to prepare the defendant for the likely outcome of punishment and who helps persuade the defendant to plead guilty is said to be performing which role?​

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The defense attorney is acting as an "Agent-mediator" by preparing the defendant for the likely outcome and persuading them to plead guilty, facilitating a resolution between the defendant and the prosecution.

A Defense Attorney Who Works to Prepare the Defendant for the Likely