This is continued from a previous message.
I simply wanted to point out the checks and balances of our justice system.
Some complain of false arrest, etc. I don't know of any other profession that
has so many checks and balances in the system.
1) First, the prosecutor looks at the case to determine if the case has merit
for prosecution. If not, the case is dismissed.
2) Second, the judge has an opportunity to dismiss the case after receiving
briefs and motions from attorneys.
3) Third, the person is tried by a jury, and they all have to agree for a
guilty verdict. Just one of the jurors can hang the jury with disagreement.
4) Fourth, the appeal system is massive, and there are many other courts
which may hear the same case.
In short, the system is designed to give a tremendous list of rights to the
accused, and almost nothing for the victims. There is one concept that
indicates it is better to let 99 guilty people go than to convict 1 innocent
person. Criminals and defense attorneys love our justice system because there
are so many loopholes and tricks which can be used for the criminal to go
free. The scales of justice are heavily weighted in favor of the accused, and
that is not likely to change. I'm simply trying to point out the massive
number of checks and balances to control the actions of law enforcement in
the filing of charges. Those who would claim this to be a police state would
have to ignore all of these checks and balances or indict the entire system
as being corrupt, including the jury. There are some who attempt to indict
the entire criminal justice system, but they have a real problem with the
existence of a jury consisting of citizens. The system certainly isn't
perfect, but it is still the best in the world.
Tom Rightmer - A Victims' Rights Advocate
... Deja BooBoo: The feeling you've screwed this up before.
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