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Explain Like I'm Five
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They take an Alford plea to avoid a harsher sentence that could come at trial and/or they’re 1000% sure they’re innocent but can’t prove it (yet).
Alternatively, why doesn't everyone choose this plea then?
I don't believe that the judge or prosecutor have to allow you to have that option.