American Justice

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Can't do it. I can see the prosecutor under oath - he needs to be presenting as honest as a case as he can. While it pains me to say it - a defense attorney under oath would often rob his client of his right to the "reasonable defense" he is entitled to. Many times a defense attorney knows his client is guilty, yet under the law, is obligated to try and negate the truth he knows.

No, I don't think a lie is ok - but I also can see where situations could arise where no defense attorney in the world could defend someone - removing one of the critical protections that all citizens enjoy when under a judicial proceeding - the right to effective counsel.

Sure it would work. The defense is only representing the defendnts lies. The prosecution may represent the evidence collectors lies.

[MaddogK]

Disgusting, SCOTUS seems to think hiding evidence to ensure a conviction was a 'mistake' ? How much more deliberate would it need to be to sway Thomas' opinion ?

This system IS broken, the DA's office violated Thompsons right to due process and a fair trial, and SCOTUS sides with the prosecutors ?

I'm ashamed for America.

[Takeda Shingen]

Originally Posted by MaddogK

I'm ashamed for America.

I become more ashamed for and of America every day. Been that way for about 15 years.

One must always ask the judge during jury selection if nulification will be explained and discussed. If the answer is no, demand it. It comes down to 'We the People', not we the lawyers who have become judges.