07-09-2013, 02:57 PM
(07-09-2013, 02:41 PM)Jimbone Wrote: It can't possibly be that they had a weak case and not enough contrary facts to work with.
Nope. Can't be.
Sure it can.
It just doesn't mean that charges weren't merited. IMO.
I don't disagree that prosecution attorneys sometimes believe that their charges and evidence (physical and/or circumstantial) are solid, and yet they still present a weak case and fail to convince juries.
Nor do I disagree that prosecution attorneys sometimes know that their physical and/or circumstantial evidence is weak, and yet believe that their theory is correct, and present compelling cases that succeed in convincing juries to convict.
Then there's strong evidence and strong presentation, weak evidence and weak presentation...
Seen all kinds, more than once.