[Star Traveler]

You said — Find the bastard and hang him. No need for a trial

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The reason for trials is to make sure that you’ve got the right person...

[Sarah Barracuda]

If he confesses then yeah, no need for a trial

[null and void]

The reason for trials is to make sure that you’ve got the right person...

Sometimes.

Sometimes it's to make sure the guy with money/connections walks.