Judges who make decisions based on ____ are often seen as undermining the plea-bargaining process.

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Judges who make decisions based on the real offense (the actual offense committed by the defendant, as opposed to the charged offense) can be seen as undermining the plea-bargaining process because it may discourage defendants from accepting plea deals if they feel that the judge will ultimately impose a harsher sentence based on the real offense. This can lead to courtroom backlog and delays in the judicial process.

Judges Who Make Decisions Based on ____ Are Often Seen