Comment on YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views
Xanthrax@lemmy.world 11 months agoYou still have a bunch of preliminary trials that can take 2 years+. They also MAKE you waive your right to a speedy trial.
Comment on YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views
Xanthrax@lemmy.world 11 months agoYou 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 11 months 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
Xanthrax@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Then you end up in jail or on probation.
squiblet@kbin.social 11 months 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 11 months ago
With a good lawyer, you get a “good” plea deal. With a public defender, you go to jail/ get a horrible pleasure deal.