Ryan is a district attorney in a small community. Ryan's best friend, Eric, happens to work in the public defender's office. Both Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault. The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case. Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a wonderful working relationship with the judge hearing the case. Both gentlemen are actually looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge.
-The arrangement that Ryan,Eric,and the judge are meeting to work on is a(n)

Question

Ryan is a district attorney in a small community. Ryan's best friend, Eric,  happens to work in the public defender's office. Both Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault. The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case. Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a wonderful working relationship with the judge hearing the case. Both gentlemen are actually looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge.
-The arrangement that Ryan,Eric,and the judge are meeting to work on is a(n)​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The arrangement being discussed is most likely a plea bargain, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence or charge dismissal, and the victim's testimony may not be necessary. This is a common practice in criminal cases and can help avoid a lengthy trial.

Ryan Is a District Attorney in a Small Community