A defendant's rights are not violated if the prosecutor warns him that refusing a guilty plea would result in a harsher sentence.

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This practice is known as plea bargaining and is a common and legal part of the criminal justice system in many jurisdictions. It involves negotiation between the defendant and prosecutor, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or to the original charge in exchange for a lighter sentence. The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of plea bargaining and the practice of warning about harsher sentences if a plea deal is not accepted.

A Defendant's Rights Are Not Violated If the Prosecutor Warns