Most of this stuff I agree with, but this strikes me as antithetical to the pursuit of justice.
Most of this stuff I agree with, but this strikes me as antithetical to the pursuit of justice.
The defendant who is at liberty can afford to play the “time” game to his advantage. As time passes, the prosecutor may lose track of witnesses, the memory of witnesses fades, and witnesses may lose interest in pursuing the matter.
I had to unlearn the phrase "justice system" and replace it with "legal system" in my vernacular. This change has made all of what our courts do (and don't do) fit into place nicely.
I had to unlearn the phrase "justice system" and replace it with "legal system" in my vernacular. This change has made all of what our courts do (and don't do) fit into place nicely.
Most of this stuff I agree with, but this strikes me as antithetical to the pursuit of justice.
I had to unlearn the phrase "justice system" and replace it with "legal system" in my vernacular. This change has made all of what our courts do (and don't do) fit into place nicely.
Regardless the terminology, I think stalling until the witnesses or victims disappear doesn’t serve society.