07-14-2021, 12:53 PM
(07-14-2021, 12:46 PM)Nately120 Wrote: Substantial is a subjective term when it comes to people accepting plea deals while innocent. Particularly with the reality of incarceration having such a negative long term impact on life, as we've outlined.
Im sure it's mostly just a stereotype but I can picture myself or anyone stuck with a PD who has about 10 minutes of free time to convince me to take a plea no matter what.
I can tell you that the DA doesn't file charges unless the case is very provable. While certainly not on the level of the Feds, the DA's office, under a competent DA, isn't going to file charges they don't feel very confident about proving beyond a reasonable doubt. That's why I don't think the number is significant at all, and likely very small. But I get what you're saying, if it's even one person, and you're that one person, then it really sucks.
