Comment Re:Adversarial system (Score 1) 250
I don't think it being an adversarial system causes this sort of thing, just the opposite. There would be even less reason for this to come to light if there weren't two sides.
I do agree that the prosecutors should be held responsible for their overzealous conduct. It is usually their job to represent the people of their jurisdiction -- all the people, including defendants -- and they should be held to it. Getting as much "scum of the streets" as possible is a bad job description, even for those elected to office.
I do agree that the prosecutors should be held responsible for their overzealous conduct. It is usually their job to represent the people of their jurisdiction -- all the people, including defendants -- and they should be held to it. Getting as much "scum of the streets" as possible is a bad job description, even for those elected to office.
