I don't care (sort of). Where I live criminals literally get away with murder before receiving any significant time in jail and probation is considered a joke.

I don't care (sort of). Where I live criminals literally get away with murder before receiving any significant time in jail and probation is considered a joke. Jurors DO CHECK PUBLIC RECORDS of defendants. It happens and it is perhaps time for the courts to accept this reality. Don't worry though, there's also plenty of jurors who dis-regard testimony of police and will gladly let a criminal off regardless of evidence.