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Truth, Lies and Plea Bargaining

The Crime Report

Often it’s to ensure fairer and more responsive treatment at the hands of a justice system that otherwise offers them few other options, says a Rutgers University law professor. Each type has a long-term corrosive impact on the justice system, even if defendants use them to mitigate court processes that otherwise harm their case.