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The West Memphis Three (of whom Paradise Lost) was about entered Alford pleas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W
by Clubber 9y ago
The West Memphis Three (of whom Paradise Lost) was about entered Alford pleas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three
Here's why prosecutors seek it:
As part of the plea deal, the three men cannot pursue civil action against the state for wrongful imprisonment.
- caseysoftware 9y agoThis should be upvoted because it's the key in this whole thing. It's a complete cover-your-ass move that attempts to hide the entire thing as quickly and easily as possible. And if you think about it.. if they really thought this person was a murderer, letting them out would not be on the table. Personally, I believe that if a prosecutor wrongly pursues a case, hides evidence, whatever and gets a conviction. When the sentence is overturned, it should be applied to the prosecution. It might teach some respect for the power they're throwing around. * Yes, I know that won't work. :(
- Clubber 9y agoIt's interesting that politicians make things illegal without funding the prosecution and imprisonment that comes as a result of making things illegal. I read somewhere that it costs up to $245K for a state to try a case in court. In Florida, they actually charge the defendant the cost of prosecuting him. What the hell?! https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/florida/statutes/florida_statutes_938-27 https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/florida/statutes/florida...
- abpavel 9y agoThis is unreal... How is this any different than procedures in North Kore or Burma? I don't care if I'll lose 10 points for this comment. I just feel sad that such a great place as SV is located in a country on a level of Burma, if you travel just 500 miles east.
- Clubber 9y agoThis is widespread all across the country. I'm sure it happens in SV as well.