Justices Extend Protections to Plea Bargain Process

Recognizing the dominance of plea bargains over trials in the criminal justice system, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 on Wednesday to extend Sixth Amendment protections to the plea bargain process and said defendants can sue their lawyers for ineffective assistance if they mishandle plea offers.
TheLegalIntelligencer.com

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