You see it all the time in courtroom dramas and movies. A defendant stands up and is asked how he will plead. The defendant says, “Not guilty, your honor,” and everyone in the courtroom gasps in surprise. The truth is that pleading guilty or not guilty is very rarely as dramatic an event as it is portrayed on the big screen. However, the consequences of a plea are very significant -- not only to the proceedings that follow, but also to the outcome for the defendant. Contrary to popular belief, …
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