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by fweespeech 3812 days ago
Why?

Its a deal that ends the legal proceeding permanently.

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Perhaps this is an exception to it, but what if information comes to light that completely invalidates their case and proves that you're innocent?
You've admitted guilt with full knowledge of the legal consequences, while advised by an attorney [unless you self-represent and fire your public defender].

I'd say its the one situation where, yes, it isn't going to be 100% perfect but trying to "improve" it will likely have collateral damage.