If you're going to say that crime victims can exercise judgement to avoid becoming victims, the exact same thing can be said for a defendant in criminal court.

If you're going to say that crime victims can exercise judgement to avoid becoming victims, the exact same thing can be said for a defendant in criminal court. "If you didn't go out at night, if you didn't keep the wrong friends, if you stayed home with your family who can serve as your alibi, you wouldn't be charged with this crime." Saying that potential crime victims should limit how they live their lives, but potential defendants shouldn't have to, is a double standard.