Interesting commentary. With links to some papers I intend to read - TopicsExpress



          

Interesting commentary. With links to some papers I intend to read for more detail. In the 1968 case of Duncan v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court affirmed and made clear that the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial is absolutely fundamental to the bedrock principles of liberty and justice, stating that the jury is β€œan inestimable safeguard against the corrupt or overzealous prosecutor . . .” Mandatory minimum sentencing laws give prosecutors the leverage and superior bargaining position needed to coax accused citizens, many of whom are completely innocent, into surrendering a fundamental right for a perceived benefit – a significantly lesser sentence for forgoing a jury trial and pleading guilty.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 05:41:13 +0000

Trending Topics



f="http://www.topicsexpress.com/well-i-will-offficialy-sign-papers-ta-set-me-free-on-the-5th-of-topic-10151632773158926">well i will offficialy sign papers ta set me free on the 5th of
Hello Date Doctors, a patient wrote: Doctor in d aous...Am a
Let us pray: Father God in the name of Jesus, we thank you for
DAY THREE NOVENA PRAYER In the name of the Father the Son and the
Samsung Galaxy Gio - 148,000/= Samsung Galaxy Ace -

Recently Viewed Topics




© 2015