North Country DAs Support Case Reform
North Country DAs Support Case Reform
In brief, a look is being taken at how the process of discovery is done in criminal trials. A proposed reform would give leeway in cases to prevent cases from being dropped on "technicalities".
My personal thought is that in extreme cases, it would be a major injustice for a defendant to get off on a minor technicality if/when the majority of evidence supports their guilt.
However, I feel it's important for both prosecution and defense to practice due diligence to ensure that no such technicalities exist, as ultimately, these decisions impact people's lives. I'm not sure if granting leeway is a good idea, as my reactive thought is that the system will be taken advantage of, and people will not get the fair trials the rights granted to them by the Constitution guarantee.