Modern Plea Bargaining System Criticized for Undermining Jury Trials
Matthew Martens, Partner and Co-Chair of the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Practice Group, has authored an op-ed discussing the impact of modern plea bargaining on the constitutional right to a jury trial. He argues that the reliance on plea bargains has largely replaced the public trial process, which was a cornerstone of liberty emphasized by the Founders. Martens highlights recent comments from Supreme Court justices, including Justice Neil Gorsuch, who have expressed concerns about the coercive nature of plea bargains and their effect on the justice system. 
