One problem with this is that most cases don't go to trial and miscarriages of justice are a regular occurrence. Many cases 90+% ([0], [1]) are plea-bargained

One problem with this is that most cases don't go to trial and miscarriages of justice are a regular occurrence. Many cases 90+% ([0], [1]) are plea-bargained out, e.g. the accused couldn't afford representation, the public defender takes the offer, etc. Some of these people were innocent but serving a year in prison will make it hard for them to rebuild their lives. [0] https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/prisons-are-packed-because-prosecutors-are-coercing-plea-deals-yes-ncna1034201 https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/prisons-are-packed-bec... [1] https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/innocence-is-irrelevant/534171/ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/innocen...