Johnny was arrested for robbery. In his state robbery, is a second-degree felony, and Johnny can besentenced to up to 20 years in prison. Johnny has never been arrested before and is not familiar with thecriminal justice system.
-Johnny was presented with the option of a reduction of his charges from a robbery to a burglary, and a sentence of5 years in prison instead of 20. This is an example of a plea bargain. What percentage of criminal cases are settledwith a plea bargain

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The majority of criminal cases in the United States are settled through plea bargains, with estimates ranging from 80% to 90%. Therefore, option D - 90 - is the best choice.

Johnny Was Arrested for Robbery