Even though a judge or jury is not likely to return a verdict of not guilty, the defendant may still decide that the slim possibility of acquittal is worth the risk of the trial penalty.

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This statement is true. Despite the slim chance of being found not guilty, some defendants may still choose to go to trial, believing that it is worth the risk of facing a harsher penalty if they were to plead guilty.

Even Though a Judge or Jury Is Not Likely to Return