After reading the assigned material, prepare a chapter wrap up that includes the subjects below. Your wrap up should be 2-3 pages. (550+ words) Type you response in the text box below or prepare your response with your word processor and copy and paste to the box below. Do not submit by printed document or by email.

1) Discuss, define, compare and contrast charge, count, and sentencing plea bargains. Be sure to provide examples.

 2) Discuss the caseload hypothesis and other explanations for plea bargaining. Which theory do you think is the best explanation? Be sure to explain your position.

 3) Discuss how the courtroom workgroup approaches trials and pleas.

 4) Discuss some of the legal rules regarding plea bargains. What has generally been the U.S. Supreme Court's attitude toward plea bargaining? Be sure to cite cases.

 5) Discuss, define, compare and contrast an Alford plea, a nolo contendere plea and a plea on the nose. Be sure to provide examples of each.