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Guilty Plea Benefits

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The positive of the guilty plea is a controversial aspect of the criminal justice systems. He helps to solves the cases faster, speed up legal procedures, eliminate the number of cases in the court. Save time and money to the government. In addition, reduce the number of people in prisons. People who accepted plea bargaining, some of them get a probation, and can go home. But they not able to pay their fines.

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