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Stacked Against, Part Two: Charge stacking and plea bargains in North Carolina – what you need to know

Equal punishment for equal crimes is a myth in our justice system ....

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Stacked Against, Part Three: The heavy toll of long prison terms on families

Plea deals, charge stacking and consecutive sentencing can result in long prison sentences, straining the bonds of families burdened by the incarceration of a loved one. ....

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Stacked Against, part two: Charge stacking and plea bargains in North Carolina – what you need to know

We spoke to attorneys, law professors, advocates and incarcerated people about charge stacking and plea deals and the effect they have on the criminal justice system. ....

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Stacked against: When prosecutors stack charges against a defendant, it can mean a lifetime behind bars

At 17, Terence Smith faced two charges for his role in an armed robbery. After turning down a plea deal, he stood charged with five more crimes and was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison. ....

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