is it true that 95 percent of the cases where the accused is charged with a crime will result in a criminal conviction.
2007-01-23 07:42:15 · 6 answers · asked by Doug B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Probably so because the DA's offices wouldn't waste the time prosecuting if they don't think they have a good case against the defendent.
2007-01-23 07:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about your country but in ours the Crown (the Canadian version of the D.A.'s office in the US) can't admit or even fathom the idea of being wrong.
Defense atourny's don't like rocking boats as they all hope to become judeges etc .
It's a pretty partisan club the judicary .
2007-01-23 07:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-30 21:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by Carey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're a rich former NFL football star.
2007-01-23 07:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, it is due to plea bargaining though!
2007-01-23 07:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if your a African American
2007-01-23 07:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋