Comment on YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views

• Xanthrax@lemmy.world ⁨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.

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  • squiblet@kbin.social ⁨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

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    • Xanthrax@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Then you end up in jail or on probation.

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      • squiblet@kbin.social ⁨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.

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