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The prosecution already has the flexibility to decline to prosecute. They shouldn't prosecute anyone who doesn't deserve to be punished. In theory, it's an impo
by cookiecaper 10y ago
The prosecution already has the flexibility to decline to prosecute. They shouldn't prosecute anyone who doesn't deserve to be punished. In theory, it's an important check on the legal system, but in practice, it turns out attorneys like being employed, so they make work for themselves.
- ptaipale 10y agoI guess here the point was that here we had someone who deserved to be punished. But a slap on the wrist was a more appropriate punishment than putting the person in jail - and at the same time, not prosecuting wasn't appropriate either.