The cost of defending ones self properly can be financially prohibitive especially when certain elements in the system work it to their advantage. In addition the health of the defendant can be a factor as to whether to take a case to trial. The government can threaten to bring anyone to the stand they want (elderly grandparents, wives etc.) and can completely destroy a persons livelihood and reputation. The government also works the media to get the coverage they want. Indictment and penalization by the government is not an indication of guilt in any way shape or form.
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