Day Won! Post Haste

As Professor Y lectures in front of me this first day of my once-a-week night class that goes along with my DOJ externship, I officially enter the oh-so-stupidly named blogosphere. When I'm not being distracted by teacher, and when I'm not feeling compelled to pay attention, I will begin my official postings.


First order of business: What's the Deal with Plea Bargains? If Congress, in its infinite wisdom, has decided that a certain number of years is the right punishment for a certain crime, then doesn't a plea bargain actually violate the principles Congress set forth in crafting certain punishments for particular crimes?