_________ refers to a situation in which the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate an agreement whereby the accused pleads guilty to a less serious crime than originally charged or in return for a reduction in the sentence to be served.
A)Plea bargaining
B)De novo
C)Pleading no contest
D)A writ

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Plea bargaining is a negotiation between the prosecution and defense in which the accused pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea. It is a common practice in the criminal justice system in the United States.

_________ Refers to a Situation in Which the Prosecutor and Defense