In 2006, ________ of persons convicted of felonies at trial were sentenced to jail or prison, while _________ of persons who accepted plea bargains on the same charges received jail or prison time.

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In 2006, a higher percentage of persons who accepted plea bargains on felony charges received jail or prison time (76%) compared to those convicted at trial (89%). This reflects the common legal practice where plea bargains often result in lesser sentences as an incentive for the accused to plead guilty, thereby avoiding the costs and uncertainties of a trial.

In 2006, ________ of Persons Convicted of Felonies at Trial