With authentic supportive citations and reference list in APA format, respond to the colleague's post below by sharing an experience as a Correctional Officer or a MH Counselor: "The research problem, "Coerced Compliance: The Role of Plea Deals in Perpetuating Inequities in the Probation System," aims to explore the role of plea bargaining in perpetuating inequities in the probation system, particularly for marginalized populations. The study could use Labeling Theory and Critical Legal Studies to examine how plea deals stigmatize individuals, create barriers to reintegration, and increase the likelihood of recidivism. Both frameworks could guide the study, with Labeling Theory focusing on the lived experience and social consequences of plea deals, and Critical Legal Studies situating these practices within larger systemic and institutional critiques. The chosen framework will shape the entire study, ensuring it remains structured and aligned with scholarly inquiry