When you are faced with criminal prosecution, you could take your case to trial

 When you are faced with criminal prosecution, you could take your case to trial, or if offered, accept a plea bargain in exchange for a guilty plea. However, going to trial can be risky since the fate of that trial is in the hands of a jury, which will decide guilt or innocence.  Most defendants will accept a plea agreement rather than taking the risk of a jury trial.
What are the pros and cons of plea bargaining for the defense attorney, prosecution, judge, and of course, the defendant?  Are defendants being coerced into accepting a plea deal? Explain.