11-13-2021, 01:13 AM
I could be wrong though.
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That's the only explanation.
As you also mentioned, there could have been a plea deal. Often a person is charged with multiple offenses, the prosecuting attorney works out an agreement with the defense attorney and defendant to plead guilty on one or more of the charges, the other charges are dropped, in the courtroom the defendant pleads guilty as s/he agreed , the judge passes sentence.
Next case.
97% of federal court cases are plea deals.
90-95% of state court cases are plea deals.
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That's the only explanation.
As you also mentioned, there could have been a plea deal. Often a person is charged with multiple offenses, the prosecuting attorney works out an agreement with the defense attorney and defendant to plead guilty on one or more of the charges, the other charges are dropped, in the courtroom the defendant pleads guilty as s/he agreed , the judge passes sentence.
Next case.
97% of federal court cases are plea deals.
90-95% of state court cases are plea deals.