That is effectively the law right now (at least in the US). But between a media circus of demonization (which frequently arises in cases like these), the gover

That is effectively the law right now (at least in the US). But between a media circus of demonization (which frequently arises in cases like these), the government's demonstrated aggressiveness and zeal in pursuit of hacking charges (see Aaron Swartz), and public ignorance and fear, it is difficult to receive a truly fair trial.