How does this work in court? Pleading guilty to a case guarantees a sentence. Whereas not guilty allows you a chance to defend yourself. Doesn’t seem like most defendants would plead guilty. Why is this even a thing?
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Because going to trial can result in harsher sentences.
Let’s say you comitted a robbery, they have you dead to rights. Video evidence and everything.
Do you go to trial and risk 25+ years, or do you plead guilty and take 10?
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