In California you can murder somebody, plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter and get sentenced to 18 years, which means you are out of prison in 9 years. It happens all the time.
Make sure you are tried in San Francisco. Guaranteed, by the time the trial is over, you'll be reduced to "time served". Helps if you are a Mexican national here illegally.
You're right. The Criminal Justice system in this country leaves a lot to be desired too. Too many times, perps are offered deals by prosecutors in order to forego a trial. A large majority never do the time for the actual crime they've committed. I know...I worked in NY's prison system for 25 years. Victims, and their families rarely get the justice they deserve.
I California you can kill someone and if you are an Illegal you not only not go to jail, but you instantly become a ‘Fanboy’ of the pro illegal immigration groups