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BlackScythe0 posted...

Or know a couple people who got into this situation where the government was going to throw a ton of money into "experts" and their public defender told them to take the deal.

Usually it's the other way around honestly. Often a plea deal is reached when they're pretty sure the accused is guilty but it's simply easier to circumvent the trial process if possible. And the accused gets a lesser sentence in exchange for what is, more or less, a confession that makes everyone's lives easier