Decompressing from the Wayne Mills Murder Trial

It's very likely Chris Ferrell could have plead down to Voluntary Manslaughter if he'd forgone a jury trial. We don't know that for sure, but as it was explained to Saving Country Music by the Davidson County District Attorney's Office, it is always the attempt of prosecutors to plead down to avoid the costly and time-consuming effort of a trial. 95% of criminal cases in Davidson County are settled without a trial.