"jennyd" seems to be thinking like a lawyer. Look below to see what Jezebelle had to say just yesterday...
"Nevertheless, not facing the possibility of thirty years in prison is better than facing a trial that can put you there. No lawyer would ever let his client face a criminal trial when a dismissal can be had."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1717324/posts?page=739#739
I still disagree; nobody is claiming they WANT a trial, but the position they are in now almost demands one.