If you have been charged with a crime, you may accept reduced charges and sentences so that you don't have to go to trial. This is known as plea bargaining, and it is a relatively common way of resolving criminal cases. However, you ought to consider the following potential disadvantages of plea bargaining before accepting a deal.
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