Martial Tucker
Black Belt
sgtmac_46 said:Also, our system is flawed....but it's primarily because it's not a 'criminal justice system'. We have a 'legal system'. There is a difference. One involves justice and the truth, the other involves attorneys and court room maneuvering. As long as we have a system dominated by attorneys, it will rarely be just, and it will hardly ever be about truth.
This pretty much sums up the root of the problem.
Yes, our legal system was created with noble principles and the premise that we are innocent until proven guilty, and we have a right to legal representation when accused. It has turned into a game of influence and negotiation.