Week 3 Discussion Forum 2 – Defendant's rights when it comes to plea bargaining

Review the following article discussing a recent Supreme Court case concerning defendant’s rights when it comes to plea bargaining: https://www.npr.org/2012/03/21/149093334/high-court-throws-out-conviction-in-bad-lawyer-case (Links to an external site.)

What does this ruling mean for defendants in criminal court participating in plea negotiations?

What is your general opinion about the practice?