Despite the large number of defendants who eventually plead guilty, the plea of not guilty is fairly common at an arraignment. Generally, a not guilty plea in the face of strong evidence is part of a strategy to:

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A not guilty plea can be used as a strategy to negotiate a more favorable plea bargain, as it may pressure the prosecution to offer a better deal to avoid the time and expense of a trial.

Despite the Large Number of Defendants Who Eventually Plead Guilty