Jackson has been arrested for possession of drugs. When he was taken into custody, the officer had just witnessed Jackson taking money from someone and handing them a small bag that looked as if it were drugs. After obtaining that probable cause, the officer searched Jackson's backpack where he found approximately 4 ounces of marijuana packaged in smaller bags for resale.
-At arraignment, Jackson accepts a plea deal that will shorten his sentence in return for naming one of his marijuana dealer. About what percentage of cases every year end in plea bargains instead of a criminal trial

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Jackson has been arrested for possession of drugs. When he was taken into custody, the officer had just witnessed Jackson taking money from someone and handing them a small bag that looked as if it were drugs. After obtaining that probable cause, the officer searched Jackson's backpack where he found approximately 4 ounces of marijuana packaged in smaller bags for resale. 
-At arraignment, Jackson accepts a plea deal that will shorten his sentence in return for naming one of his marijuana dealer. About what percentage of cases every year end in plea bargains instead of a criminal trial

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According to recent statistics, approximately 90 percent of cases in the US end in plea bargains instead of going to trial.

Jackson Has Been Arrested for Possession of Drugs