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Originally Posted by AxeMan
The cops were going to put someone in jail no matter what the evidence was.
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This happens. This is why every few years someone is freed on DNA evidence and we have to pay them through the nose for their lost years. Just because the police say someone did the crime doesn't mean that is always true, or that cops are immune from ignoring or hiding evidence to get what they want. Does it happen often? Who knows? Probably not, but it does happen.
It's interesting. We fight hard for our rights and personal liberties when it comes to gun control, but we seem to be very willing to quickly throw them away when it comes to other areas of the justice system and give the "state" all the rights and power they want. I don't hate defence attorneys or loath "technicalities". I'm glad they are around. I might need one someday. and "technicalities" are what keep the cops from walking into your house any darn time they feel like it.
The most dangerous statement around is "If you've done nothing wrong, you should have nothing to fear."