Which of the following is true regarding plea bargaining?
A) Plea bargaining is rare; only 3 percent of cases are resolved in this manner.
B) Frequent plea bargaining would cause a backlog of cases in the courts.
C) Many defendants accept a plea bargain because prosecutors pressure them to do so.
D) It is considered preferable for defendants to accept a plea bargain because it is always in their best interests to do so.

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Many defendants accept a plea bargain because prosecutors pressure them to do so, often to avoid the uncertainty of a trial and potentially harsher sentences.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Plea Bargaining