[Lazamataz]

We really should take the next step:

The new model for American Jurisprudence:

1) Sentence the perp.

2) Hold a trial that shows the sentence is justified.

[HotHunt]

Hangings on Tuesday. Trials on Wednesday.

[caveat emptor]

No, no!' said the Queen. 'Sentence first - verdict afterwards.'

'Stuff and nonsense!' said Alice loudly. 'The idea of having the sentence first!'

'Hold your tongue!' said the Queen, turning purple.

'I won't!' said Alice.

'Off with her head!' the Queen shouted at the top of her voice. Nobody moved.

[grania]

1. Sentence the perp

That is in effect what is already happening with all of the publicity and subjective comment many crimes get in the media before there's a trial.