Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks.
    • Xanthrax@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      You still have a bunch of preliminary trials that can take 2 years+. They also MAKE you waive your right to a speedy trial.

      • squiblet@kbin.social
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        1 year ago

        But the outcome is assured for them and they don’t have to do any real work since you’re pleading guilty. The actual trial is quicker, cheaper, witnesses don’t have to show up, etc

          • squiblet@kbin.social
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            1 year ago

            Sure, I’m not advocating taking a plea deal if you can get a good lawyer instead. Just saying that’s why prosecutors and DAs love them.

            • Xanthrax@lemmy.world
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              1 year ago

              With a good lawyer, you get a “good” plea deal. With a public defender, you go to jail/ get a horrible pleasure deal.