I absolutely believe in the right to a trial... but I also don't think the system is particularly good, or even marginally acceptable, at upholding this right.

I absolutely believe in the right to a trial... but I also don't think the system is particularly good, or even marginally acceptable, at upholding this right. And I'm talking about the US, I'm sure it's worse in many other places. > The reason I ask is that I am familiar with a situation where the Govt has accused someone of a crime and all levels of state and federal law enforcement, etc has all agreed this person is basically dead already, has never been arrested for anything, and will get no chance to defend themselves in court. This is tyranny. Even if the target is guilty. I'm sad to hear of it.