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> I wouldn't want prosecutors to get a cut from settlements, because then they could abusively intimidate defendants for profit. So then prosecutors will refus
by morgante 8y ago
> I wouldn't want prosecutors to get a cut from settlements, because then they could abusively intimidate defendants for profit.
So then prosecutors will refuse to ever settle cases, even when settling is the best choice for all parties except themselves.
- tormeh 8y agoSettlements are a problem, though. This would probably be better than what the US has now.
- grigjd3 8y agoSettlements are the result, not the cause. The problem most people face with the criminal justice system is how expensive it is to have competent representation. Not a dig at people who work as public defenders, they're just way overworked and without enough resources to do the job well.