Comment on No criminal charges over British woman shot in US
curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days agoWhat part of my comment said otherwise?
Comment on No criminal charges over British woman shot in US
curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days agoWhat part of my comment said otherwise?
LilB0kChoy@midwest.social 3 days ago
No part explicitly but this whole paragraph ignores the fact that the prosecutor presents their case and influences the juries opinion. No defense or alternative argument is made.
The expression “a grand jury could indict a ham sandwich” is a nod to the fact that, often, a grand jury votes in the direction the prosecutor wants them to.
curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days ago
Yes, a prosecutor presents evidence to convince a jury to go to trial. They have to influence the jury to agree.
Defense’s part comes at the trial.
Because they usually bring sufficient evidence, and the jury is only deciding if there is sufficient evidence to move forward. This doesnt decide guilt.
There are plenty of things to complain about when it comes to the US “justice” system. Grand jury decisions aren’t remotely the problematic part.
LilB0kChoy@midwest.social 3 days ago
That’s not true at all.
Opening paragraph:
curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days ago
I’d personally say cops, prosecutors going for the easy win, the structure around plea bargains, judges made by selection, judges elected with no knowledge or experience required, etc, play far bigger roles in the problems with the system of justice, but sure.