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What shocks me the most is the amount people who pleaded guilty (who claim they are innocent) to receive a lesser sentence. I'd equate that to torture.
by InsomniacL 3y ago
What shocks me the most is the amount people who pleaded guilty (who claim they are innocent) to receive a lesser sentence.
I'd equate that to torture.
- Semaphor 3y agoIsn’t that the general issue with plea deals? Unless you are wealthy, pleading out is often the better choice.
- davedx 3y agoThe entire US criminal justice system revolves around plea bargains
- pi-e-sigma 3y agoFor anyone who thinks the parent is exaggerating: 97% of all convictions in the US is due to the plea bargains.
- SkyBelow 3y agoThis is why plea deals should be considered a violation of any notion of rights to a jury trial, fair trial, or similar. It is like the right to vote, where voting for the wrong party might end up with you going to prison.