08-08-2015, 04:34 AM
"The same judges and prosecutors who sign off on questionable plea bargains for violent crimes are still sending folks to prison for 10 years or more for growing pakalolo. "
I would hope you understand that plea bargains typically function as a measure where the prosecution may lack a strong enough case to stand up to trial and meet the burden of proof, risking a total loss of the case and the defendent getting off scott-free, in the eyes of the prosecution. The burden of proof exists in a civilized society for a reason. Or what part of locking up innocents without a fair trial do you like? Nobody is claiming the judicial system functions perfectly, hardly. Doesn't hurt to understand some of the basics before jumping to too many rash conclusions.
Maybe someone like shockwave rider will accuse me of being a friend to rapists or some such nonsense for saying as much.
I would hope you understand that plea bargains typically function as a measure where the prosecution may lack a strong enough case to stand up to trial and meet the burden of proof, risking a total loss of the case and the defendent getting off scott-free, in the eyes of the prosecution. The burden of proof exists in a civilized society for a reason. Or what part of locking up innocents without a fair trial do you like? Nobody is claiming the judicial system functions perfectly, hardly. Doesn't hurt to understand some of the basics before jumping to too many rash conclusions.
Maybe someone like shockwave rider will accuse me of being a friend to rapists or some such nonsense for saying as much.