References
Ehrhard, S. (2008). Plea bargaining and the death penalty: an exploratory study. The Justice System Journal, 29, 313-325.
This article mainly emphasizes on the advantages and disadvantages of a plea bargain in the criminal justice system. Most of the defendants that receive an appointed attorney by the court, are people that cannot offer to hire one. Thus, resulting in a unbalanced representation from the defense attorney compared to those defendants who can offer to hire an attorney. Also, the article describes the role that the prosecutor plays in a plea-bargaining agreement. However, there are several criticisms concerning the process in which plea bargaining’s are arranged. The most popular criticism of plea bargaining is that is coercive by the discretion that is used by prosecutors. For instance, prosecutors use their discretion to persuade the defendant to surrender their rights out of fear of being punished with a harsher sentence and additional charges if they do not plead guilty.
Flemming, R. B. (1986). Client …show more content…
However, several doubts about a lawyers’ professional skills and not being faithfully represented raises questions about their role. This article focuses on the relationship of defense attorneys and their clients. Also, this article gathered their information from a study that was made from interviewing 155 defense attorneys. They concluded that there are several ethical problems with defense attorneys and their clients. For example, public clients have doubts about the status of their lawyers, are doubtful about their skills as advocates, and are concern about whose side the lawyers are on. Nevertheless, the defense attorneys face a serious problem with their clients. Some clients disrespect and irritate their attorneys on purpose causing poor communication with clients and makes the job less
Ehrhard, S. (2008). Plea bargaining and the death penalty: an exploratory study. The Justice System Journal, 29, 313-325.
This article mainly emphasizes on the advantages and disadvantages of a plea bargain in the criminal justice system. Most of the defendants that receive an appointed attorney by the court, are people that cannot offer to hire one. Thus, resulting in a unbalanced representation from the defense attorney compared to those defendants who can offer to hire an attorney. Also, the article describes the role that the prosecutor plays in a plea-bargaining agreement. However, there are several criticisms concerning the process in which plea bargaining’s are arranged. The most popular criticism of plea bargaining is that is coercive by the discretion that is used by prosecutors. For instance, prosecutors use their discretion to persuade the defendant to surrender their rights out of fear of being punished with a harsher sentence and additional charges if they do not plead guilty.
Flemming, R. B. (1986). Client …show more content…
However, several doubts about a lawyers’ professional skills and not being faithfully represented raises questions about their role. This article focuses on the relationship of defense attorneys and their clients. Also, this article gathered their information from a study that was made from interviewing 155 defense attorneys. They concluded that there are several ethical problems with defense attorneys and their clients. For example, public clients have doubts about the status of their lawyers, are doubtful about their skills as advocates, and are concern about whose side the lawyers are on. Nevertheless, the defense attorneys face a serious problem with their clients. Some clients disrespect and irritate their attorneys on purpose causing poor communication with clients and makes the job less