Carissa Byrne Hessick

Professor, UNC School of Law

Professor at the UNC School of Law

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Law professor Carissa Byrne Hessick joins Josh Barro and Ken White on the show to discuss plea bargains and the justice system.

Is a plea bargain a good deal?

Law professor Carissa Byrne Hessick joins Josh Barro and Ken White on the show to discuss plea bargains and the justice system.

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