Bibliograph

Pleading out, how plea bargaining creates a permanent criminal class, Dan Canon

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Pleading out, how plea bargaining creates a permanent criminal class, Dan Canon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-308) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pleading out

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1257292274

Responsibility statement

Dan Canon

Sub title

how plea bargaining creates a permanent criminal class

Summary

Most Americans believe that the jury trial is the backbone of our criminal justice system. But in fact, the vast majority of cases never make it to trial: almost all criminal convictions are the result of a plea bargain, a deal made entirely out of the public eye. Law professor and civil rights lawyer Dan Canon argues that plea bargaining may swiftly dispose of cases, but<U+202F>it<U+202F>also fuels an unjust system. This practice produces a massive underclass of people who are restricted from voting, working, and otherwise participating in society. And while innocent people plead guilty to crimes they did not commit in exchange for lesser sentences,<U+202F>the truly guilty can get away with murder

Target audience

adult

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