“Guilty As Sin Pt. 2”

Monday, August 10, 2020

     Hi, I saw your response to the "Guilty As Sin" posting today and found myself wondering: could a Christian plead down the charges to a crime then?  Say, if they plead guilty to a lesser charge, or is that lying as well?

Sincerely,
Unconvicted

Dear Unconvicted,

We aren’t lawyers, but our understanding is that “pleading down” the charges typically involves admitting to the crimes but asking that the sentencing be reduced due to extenuating circumstances.  Asking for leniency is not the same as denying that you committed the crime.

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