Criminal Law and Procedure

Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must

be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific

format requirements.

Assume you have been asked to testify at a state legislative committee hearing regarding consideration of a bill to ban all plea-

bargaining. The committee wants to hear from you because you are considered the leading expert on the topic. Prepare a written summary of

your testimony and be sure to include the following:

The stakeholders who would be affected by a ban on plea-bargaining and how those stakeholders would be affected by a ban

Reasons why plea-bargaining should not be banned

The parts of the criminal justice process (charging, trial, sentencing, appeal) that would be affected by a ban and how those parts

would be affected