Hi guys,
Just a case study question:
Ronald became violent towards his partner Belinda, resulting in her being hospitalised. Ronald has since been charged with various indictable offences, including causing serious injury intentionally. Ronald has been refused bail and has not pleaded guilty. He wants to negotiate with the prosecutor to drop the charges and for him to be found not guilty. Belinda doesn't like the idea of negotiations.
And the question is - "Discuss the appropriateness of plea negotiations in this case."
Now I'm not sure what to discuss. Do I need to have a point of view? I don't know if they're appropriate to this case or not. Or do I not have a point of view?
Also, for the strengths, could you say how it'll be quicker, and other general advantages of plea negotiations? Or do I need to talk about the strengths of plea negotiations relating to the case? I don't what advantages plea negotiations could bring to this case though.
Also, would a weakness be that Ronald would be let off too easily and that if Belinda doesn't like negotiations, then it would not be appropriate to have them? (because she won't cooperate)
What would be other things I could put into my answer? (It's for 5 marks)
Thanks a lot guys!