False confessions are a contributing factor in almost 30% of DNA exonerations in the United
States. Similar problems have been documented all over the world. We present a novel …

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 …

America's founding fathers believed jury trials to be a critical component of an orderly
democracy. Yet, fewer than 5% of America's cases are decided by juries. We present an …

Despite the prevalence of guilty pleas, we know relatively little about factors that influence
the decision to plead. Replicating and extending Dervan and Edkins' Journal of Criminal …

Exonerees are stigmatized, especially those who have falsely confessed. False confessions
prompt a series of negative perceptions that ultimately undermine people's willingness to …

Attorney recommendations influence defendant plea decisions; and the degree of influence
likely rests on the perceived trustworthiness and level of expertise of the attorney (factors of …

Objectives Research has identified racial and ethnic disparities in rates of guilty pleas
relative to trial where minorities are more likely to proceed to trial, though little research has …

In light of theory and research suggesting that plea decisions are made in the “Shadow of
Trial,” we examined the extent to which defense attorneys' plea recommendations are driven …

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 …

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 …