Does the acceptance of such pleas diminish justice system

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Question - Explain and Elaborate on your answers

1) The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in North Carolina v. Alford (1970) says a judge can accept a guilty plea from someone who claims to be actually innocent.

Question: Does the acceptance of such pleas diminish the justice system's goal of punishing only those who are factually guilty of crimes?

2) Since jury service is a duty and a privilege afforded to most US Citizens, do you believe jury members should be paid for their service? Some states pay jury members as little as $6.00 per day, in Colorado you may receive $50.00 per day depending on how long the trial lasts.

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