When two separate crimes occur in similar circumstances, some prosecutors are ready to “jump the gun” (pun intended) and point to the same individual. I guess this is a natural part of human behavior. Fortunately in this country, that is not enough for our criminal justice system. This is exactly what recently happened in Durham, NC. The WRAL.com staff reports on the acquittal of Laurence Alvin Lovette Jr. for the alleged murder of graduate student Abhijit Mahato.
http://www.kurtzandblum.com/blog/raleigh-criminal-lawyer-says-circumstances-don-t-always-indicate-proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt
No comments:
Post a Comment