Paula Gray
Paula Gray was wrongfully accused and convicted of this
What is murder, rape, and perjury?
One reason for taking a Plea deal
1. What is to get a lower sentence?
2. What is to make a prolonged trial end?
This happens if you can't afford a lawyer
What is being appointed a public defender?
This helped exonerate Paula Gray
What is DNA evidence?
The reason plea deals are a problem
What is innocent people being pressured to plead guilty?
This is read to you when you're being arrested
What is Miranda warning?
The number of people falsely identified with Paula Gray
What is four?
This is a plea deal
What is an agreement where the defendant in a criminal case pleads guilty in exchange of a lesser charge?
This happens when jurors cannot reach a unanimous verdict (or the required majority) leading to an inconclusive trial
What is a hung jury?
The number of years of Paula Gray's sentence
What is 50 years?
Actions that can be taken to make less people falsely take a plea deal
What is eliminating the trial penalty?
This is when you lie in court after taking an oath of affirmation
What is perjury?
The number of years served by Paula Gray
What is 24 years?
The percentage of trials that are resolved by plea deals
What is 90-95%?
This amendment gives you the right to a speedy and public trial
What is the sixth amendment?