“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.
I understand, I could have been clearer if I had said punishment by process. Kyle Rittenhouse is a prime example of punishment by process. It was a stupid prosecution.
A completely reasonable defense strategy.
The captain is 68 years old.
A conviction or plea deal almost certainly means he will die in prison.
And if he does get out, his Social Security pension will be his only asset and income.
One thing I still do not understand - was this a wooden or fiber glass boat?
How does a metal boat burn down to the water line unless there was a natural gas or fuel explosion first?