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> There's a word for this. Unacceptable. Expressing emotion and anger can be healthy. But let's discuss this and find out why this is and can and what should b
by Nokinside 9y ago
> There's a word for this. Unacceptable.
Expressing emotion and anger can be healthy. But let's discuss this and find out why this is and can and what should be done?
* US justice system is designed for settlement. In US 97% of civil cases are settled or dismissed without a trial. 90% of federal criminal cases resolve without
trial. 94% of state cases end via plea bargain.
* Normal criminals accept harder sentences when they plead guilty. Is it because it's easier to find them guilty or because they don't have access to better lawyers?
* Criminals can be put into prison only if they can be convicted. Many financial crimes
are very hard to prosecute and end result is uncertain. Proving intent can be very hard. Concrete proof even harder. Getting something is better than getting nothing. When federal prosecutors go ahead, it's not uncommon that the result is acquittal.
sources and backround
The Difficulty of Proving Financial Crimes
https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/the-difficulty-of-proving-financial-crimes/ https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/the-difficulty-of-pr...
What prosecutors have to prove in order for you to be charged with a financial crime
http://www.businessinsider.com/what-proof-for-financial-crime-prosecution-2017-1?r=US&IR=T&IR=T http://www.businessinsider.com/what-proof-for-financial-crim...
So what do we want? Do we want to relax the the burden of proof in financial crimes? More regulation
and paper work that leads easier to prosecute trail (called bureaucracy that increases the cost of enterprise).
- justaguyhere 9y ago94% of state cases end via plea bargain. That is scary
- chmaynard 9y ago> Criminals can be put into prison only if they can be convicted. Huh? A large percentage of those jailed in the USA have not been convicted of the crime for which they are charged. They are detained until trial because they cannot afford bail.