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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
My problem with the system is that it doesn't cost the prosecutors anything to charge someone with a crime. In fact, they actually benefit because they are placating the political and racial groups who are demanding a trial. However, the guy being charged basically has his life totally disrupted, if not destroyed. He loses his reputation, his wealth, and his safety. It doesn't seem like a fair system, especially if he is acquitted, which many have been in similar cases.
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Lawyers and judge rarely bend to any kind of pressure from ordinary people nor if ever from political groups, etc., unless they are up for re-election.
They do change their minds due to influence from other judges and lawyers.