Article III, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution states The trials of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury. Additionally, the 6th and 7th Amendments state trial by jury, yet we find that plea bargaining is responsible for 97% of federal criminal cases. Read the section in Chapter 2 on Plea Bargains. Is plea bargaining a necessary evil? What are your thoughts? Should it be abolished or restricted? Why or Why not? Textbook provided
