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Not only legal fees (which probably will be covered by someone else in this case) but mandatory court appearances that are scheduled antagonistically and puniti
by DarylZero 5y ago
Not only legal fees (which probably will be covered by someone else in this case) but mandatory court appearances that are scheduled antagonistically and punitively.
The punishments for missing these dates are among the most extreme and disproportionate in the whole system.
(With no due process, and COVID infections for all.)
- leros 5y agoYep. As I understand, many innocent people take guilty pleas because the time cost of court appearances is unbearable or will cost them their job. I've become pretty jaded about the justice system as I've learned more about it.
- DarylZero 5y agoYes, and also, the plea bargains on offer usually provide a huge reduction from the maximum risk from being found guilty. Not uncommon: plead guilty and pay $100 fine, or be found guilty and go to jail for up to 1 year. The guilty and the innocent alike are given as many reasons as possible to plead guilty.