If a criminal has been caught red handed why would they plead not guilty?
2007-03-10 11:01:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not guilty means that the the prosecutor must still prove all elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. It also allows the defendant to raise affirmative defenses (such as self-defense, duress, necessity, etc.)
It's also often plead as a bargaining chip, if the defense attorney is hoping to work out a plea bargain. If the defendant pleads guilty to all charges, there is no plea bargaining.
2007-03-10 11:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because the criminal justice system is more criminal than just!
They plead 'Not Guilty' so they have a chance at getting away with it. The statement 'innocent until proven guilty' is sometimes taken into account, and it must be proven, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that they have done it.
Since our society today seems to care more for the criminal than the victim, there is a better chance of getting away with the crime than there used to be. They will use any possible means of getting out of trouble.
2007-03-10 19:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may plead not guilty to the charges. They probably have a number of charges against them. This way, they can file motions to dismiss at least some of them.
2007-03-10 20:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by julie j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their a few thing for this reson,, one they can get bonded out an have a little more time to be free, 2th the person, may later drop the charges,,,,, 3th no one want to go to jail,,,
2007-03-10 19:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋