It's completely true that the prosecutors are eager to plea out every case they can except for the absolute worst. The defense attorneys threaten to take them through a lengthy trial process. They see no reason to pass up a plea bargain when no one in law enforcement gives them a good reason not to. Patrol charges someone with possession with intent to sell or felon in possession with a gun. No violent crime is involved in the immediate act. The patrol officer doesn't know enough about the larger