In a recent article, Reason magazine's Billy Binion argues that what's now a standard practice in criminal justice could be robbing Americans of a fair trial - even if they agree to the sentence.

Binion examines the common use of plea bargains to avoid trial and focuses on the "charge-stacking" approach many prosecutors take. When faced with a long sentence with a conviction or a short one with a plea deal, Binion argues that many defendents take the latter even if they are not guilty. In this segment, we discuss multiple aspects of the effect this has on the criminal justice system.

Find the article here: https://reason.com/2022/07/04/the-founders-loved-jury-trials-almost-no-one-gets-one-anymore/