In non-death penalty cases, especially for minor offenses, there are all sorts of inducements for an innocent person to plead guilty. The choice is often:

• Sit in jail until trial because you can't make bail, then face all the charges they can think up; or
• Get out now and take a plea deal for reduced charges.

If you have a job, or a family that depends on you, or bills to pay, which option are you choosing?