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It's getting harder for the accused to resist the plea deal

Started by Jim Johnson, September 26, 2011, 02:10 AM NHFT

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Jim Johnson

September 26, 2011, 02:10 AM NHFT
This is a 4 page NYTimes article about how the judicial plea process has become more coercive in many state and federal jurisdictions.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/us/tough-sentences-help-prosecutors-push-for-plea-bargains.html?_r=1&hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1317019691-QwUDWNqNrcETaItAtqLqEA

KBCraig

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September 26, 2011, 03:28 AM NHFT
The "trial penalty."

Like Mass. charging $70 to contest a ticket even if you're found not guilty, except bigger. Much bigger.

MTPorcupine3

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September 26, 2011, 07:43 AM NHFT
Now reported http://nhjury.com/nytimes-com/ here. In case you didn't know it, there are bumper stickers and corrugated placards promoting this site.
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