Which of the following is true about how plea-bargaining usually works?
A) A defendant who is serving a prison sentence for a crime the defendant was convicted of
can get the sentence reduced for good behavior, community service or similar reasons
B) A defendant waives the right to a jury trial and the judge determines guilt or innocence
C) A defendant waives certain constitutional rights in exchange for a lighter sentence
D) A defendant pleads guilty to the charged crime or to a lesser offense in exchange for
receiving a lighter sentence than if the defendant were to be tried and found guilty of the
original charges
D
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B) The resignation was accepted and the withdrawal is too late. C) Both a and b D) The resignation offer was revoked.