During a criminal trial, a defendant decides to enter a guilty plea. Which of the following is MOST essential for the court to accept the plea as constitutional?
The defendant understands the consequences of the plea.
The defendant has received a reduction in charges.
For a guilty plea to be constitutional, it must be made voluntarily without any coercion. While understanding the consequences of the plea and having legal representation are important, the voluntariness of the plea is the foundational requirement to ensure that the defendant's decision is genuine and uninfluenced.
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