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Explain Like I'm Five

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[–] kobra@lemm.ee 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They take an Alford plea to avoid a harsher sentence that could come at trial and/or they’re 1000% sure they’re innocent but can’t prove it (yet).

[–] criitz@reddthat.com 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Alternatively, why doesn't everyone choose this plea then?

[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

I don't believe that the judge or prosecutor have to allow you to have that option.