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You are aware the US federal criminal conviction rates are significantly >90%, too, right? Like any number like this, it depends on how you count. But 94% is f
by _jal 7y ago
You are aware the US federal criminal conviction rates are significantly >90%, too, right?
Like any number like this, it depends on how you count. But 94% is frequently used.
If you want to play with those numbers yourself, https://www.justice.gov/usao/file/831856/download https://www.justice.gov/usao/file/831856/download .
- el_cujo 7y agoThe US isn't exactly known for it's fair and perfect legal system (particularly if you're brown), so the fact that Japan's numbers are even higher says something.
- everdev 7y agoI agree it's not perfect, but I'm not sure "lower conviction rates = better" is correct in all scenarios. That means the country is arresting and bringing the wrong people to trial. In an ideal world you're only arresting and convicting people with clear and obvious guilt. That would probably look like a society with very strong individual rights, extremely low (near 0) bias and a high conviction rate.
- ucha 7y agoNot when you have money. It is mostly due to poorer charged persons accepting guilty plea deals.