In many jurisdictions, most convictions result from guilty pleas. This reality means that most
convictions in these jurisdictions are reached not as the result of the decision-making of …

Although numerous quantitative studies have linked pretrial detention to increased
conviction rates, the precise mechanisms linking these decisions remain unclear. Qualitative …

Objectives: To date, most research on plea bargaining has used some form of the shadow of
the trial (SOT) model to frame defendant decisions. In this research, we proposed and tested …

Objective: In guilty plea hearings, judges must determine whether defendants' plea
decisions were made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily. Little is known, however …

Objective: COVID-19 has impacted many facets of daily life and the legal system is no
exception. Legal scholars have hypothesized that the effects of the pandemic may contribute …

Background Most criminal convictions are a result of guilty pleas. Concerns have been
raised that large differentials between plea and potential trial sentences can be coercive to …

Though almost all convictions are the result of guilty pleas, little research has examined
influences on defendant plea decisions. First, we explore how attorney satisfaction and court …

A psycholegal research agenda on guilty pleas is in its nascent stage. Multijurisdictional
surveys of related law and policy may advance this research agenda by focusing …

Over 95% of criminal convictions in the United States are the result of guilty pleas.
Consequently, it is critical that we ensure the process of pleading guilty is as free of coercion …

With over 90% of convictions resulting from guilty pleas, it is of great importance to examine
factors influencing the likelihood of plea acceptance. Prior research suggests individuals are …