[kingcharles]

> In the justice system of most western countries, the general trend is: "Rather 10 criminals who go free, than one innocent person behind bars".

As someone with almost a decade of experience in the criminal justice system in the USA, it is pretty much the exact opposite. Of the dozens of prosecutors I know, I can't think of a single one that would care if someone is innocent of the crime for which they are charged.

[t-3]

Yep. The really messed up part is that normal people who end up in court are often punished more harshly than professional criminals. It's insane to see guys go to jail with long sentences for driving on a suspended license, while habitual offenders and scofflaws get slaps on the wrist.

[kingcharles]

This is very true. If you go to jail often you know the things that can help to get your case settled out quickly for a low plea.