Offered a 3 year plea bargain - refused - went to trial, found guilty, and given 30 years.
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🧠 These people are stupid!
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I don't know about this particular case, but courts often do this to deter people from taking their case's to trial. The court system would collapse if everyone took their case to trial. They depend upon people taking plea deals. It's a problem.
"Oh, I'm charged with XY and Z. I know I'm guilty of X, but not Y and Z. But I don't want to know what will happen to me if I fight the charges. I'll plead guilty to all of it (plea bargain) and just live with it."
In this case, the woman has been stealing for many years and a repeat offender. Most likely supporting herself at others expenses for decade.