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You said the phrase "risk a conviction" a couple times, in favor of plea bargains. That is precisely the problem. If I am wrongfully charged with a crime, and
by lukev 11y ago
You said the phrase "risk a conviction" a couple times, in favor of plea bargains.
That is precisely the problem. If I am wrongfully charged with a crime, and my best option is a plea bargain, then it is effectively irrelevant whether I was innocent or not - I am screwed the moment I am charged. It's removing the "justice" part of the justice system.
- will_brown 11y agoI never said they were wrongfully charged. Just because the Gov has a shitty case does not mean: 1.) the defendant is innocent, or 2.) Gov can not get a conviction at trial.