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Re:Rep. Zoe Lofgren Introduces Aaron's Law [pdf] by jimbokun on Wednesday January 16, 2013 @10:48AM (#5067269)
"Still, there are very, very few occasions where it is reported that innocent people plead guilty due to the reduction in risk."

Is part of the plea bargain deal not discussing your innocence? In other words, how do we know whether people taking plea bargains are innocent?

Re:Rep. Zoe Lofgren Introduces Aaron's Law [pdf] by RobAley on Wednesday January 16, 2013 @11:02AM (#5067358)
No. It's not a deal thats "made" per-se, there are no conditions to be haggled over, its simply that Judges will automatically award the reduced penalty at the sentencing stage if the defendant pleads guilty.