Some critics of plea bargaining view it as another form of leniency in the criminal justice system that reduces the system's deterrent effects. Other critics view it as which of the following?
A) A violation of the protection against self-incrimination
B) The guarantee of a fair jury trial
C) The assurance of a speedy trial
D) Both Options A and B are true.

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Critics view plea bargaining as a violation of the protection against self-incrimination and the guarantee of a fair jury trial. Plea bargaining allows defendants to avoid a trial and potentially receive a lighter sentence, which some argue undermines the fairness of the justice system. Additionally, critics argue that plea bargaining may encourage wrongful convictions or false confessions.

Some Critics of Plea Bargaining View It as Another Form