Virtue Theory In A Criminal Case

After breaking down and analyze the plea bargain offer that was given to U.S Attorney Thomas Marks by defendant number 2 lawyer using the virtue approach I was able to conclude whether or not the plea bargain should be accepted. The proper way to apply the virtue theory is to ask yourself a set of questions that will help guide you on what's the right decision, especially when it comes to ethical dilemmas.

Is Mark faced with an ethical dilemma?

Mark is faced with the ethical dilemma of whether or not to accept the plea bargain that was offered to him by defendant two lawyer that he would testify against defendants one and three in exchange for the distribution charges to be dropped and that the court gives a recommendation for short jail term on the conspiracy charge. …show more content…
Mark needs to review the whole situation and figure out the pros and cons of administering or not administering a plea bargain for defendant two. One of the question he can ask himself to help the process would be does the state have enough evidence to confidently prosecute all 3 defendants in the court of law?

What are the facts relevant to the decision he has to make? What are his own values about the issue, and what are the values of his workplace about such an