For Defendants, Competence to Plead Guilty Is More Important Than

For defendants, competence to plead guilty is more important than competence to stand trial because

A) most cases are plea bargained and those who can plead guilty usually get lesser sentences
B) standing trial involves many more complex decisions about trial strategy
C) judges have no responsibility for a defendant's competence to plead guilty
D) pleading guilty affects the dignity of the legal system