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The Problem with Specific Intent
The criminal justice system requires specific intent to convict someone of a crime, but sometimes this can lead to unjust outcomes. This episode discusses a case where the defendant refused to plead guilty to a crime requiring specific intent and how the system failed him.
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The defendant realized that the state and defense attorney had no intentions of going to trial and were instead depending on coercion to force a plea deal.
20:59 - 22:30 (01:31)
Summary
The defendant realized that the state and defense attorney had no intentions of going to trial and were instead depending on coercion to force a plea deal.
ChapterThe Problem with Specific Intent
EpisodeMr. Nice Guy part 3
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The justice system's requirement of specific intent for conviction was ignored by the judge, district attorney, ADA, and public defender leading to an unfair case.
22:30 - 28:01 (05:31)
Summary
The justice system's requirement of specific intent for conviction was ignored by the judge, district attorney, ADA, and public defender leading to an unfair case. The accused did not plead guilty to any charges as they required specific intent, which could lead to a perjury charge.
ChapterThe Problem with Specific Intent
EpisodeMr. Nice Guy part 3
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
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28:01 - 29:47 (01:46)
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