I am as opposed to punishment by trial as the next guy, which is why a judge can dismiss with prejudice, to prevent repeated and groundless indictments. On the other hand, I don’t want to see real criminals escape on a technicality.
“I am as opposed to punishment by trial as the next guy, which is why a judge can dismiss with prejudice, to prevent repeated and groundless indictments. On the other hand, I don’t want to see real criminals escape on a technicality.”
There hasn’t been a trial. The defense has been to avoid trial. They’ve suceeded in delaying it even further.