[L.A.Justice]

Guilty plea indicates defense counsel convinced Haak the evidence would no doubt stand up in court.

I agree...

The female pilot would have to describe in great detail what he actually did...In front of a jury...I have a feeling that she would testify...

[Ahithophel]

You appear to be overthinking the point. Let’s try another one: By taking a guilty plea, Haak eliminated the risk of doing hard time, or more hard time. Catching on, dear?