05-12-2016, 01:25 PM
(05-12-2016, 12:48 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Actually in capital murder cases it is not uncommon for the defendant to plead guilty to the charge and then have a full blown trial just on what sentence he should receive.
Unless they wanted the death penalty, why wouldn't they take a shot at not guilty?
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