actually that is not how the legal system works.
You need to be very careful how you use words.
He is not a convict until sentencing.
This is super important as the country has a history of innocent people being railroaded in courts since the founding.
We need to make sure everyone gets treated fairly and misinterpreting this point is not good if we are trying to more forward as a species and society.
my issue with this is the following:
take Trump out of it.
but a regualr citizen in and the jury finds them guilty and before sentencing you find fault with getting a fair trial.
For what ever reason. If that person is a convict.
This affects their jobs, family and ability to make money.
If six months later you find out the judge is corrupt. (this does happen) police planted evidence etc...
Now this convict is found innocent.
Their life is still ruined as the community will always see them as a convict.
This affects regular people everyday in.
I have seen Paramedics (who save lifes) lost a job over this but be innocent.
We have to be careful with the state if we want to be free.
True.
actually that is not how the legal system works.
You need to be very careful how you use words.
He is not a convict until sentencing.
This is super important as the country has a history of innocent people being railroaded in courts since the founding.
We need to make sure everyone gets treated fairly and misinterpreting this point is not good if we are trying to more forward as a species and society.