Jordan is charged with burglary. During a plea hearing, Jordan decides to plead guilty after the prosecutor offers a reduced sentence. However, Jordan does not fully understand the charges or the rights he is waiving by pleading guilty. Which of the following is most likely true regarding Jordan's guilty plea?
There are concerns about the validity of Jordan's guilty plea due to his understanding of the consequences.
There are questions regarding the validity of Jordan's guilty plea due to the setting in which it was made.
The acceptance of a reduced sentence impacts the validity of Jordan's guilty plea.
Coercion affects the validity of Jordan's guilty plea.
There are concerns about the validity of Jordan's guilty plea because he did not fully understand the consequences. For a guilty plea to be valid, the defendant must knowingly and voluntarily waive their rights, understanding the nature of the charges and the implications of the plea.
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