"Well, Mr. Johnson, we find that the state is liable for your wrongful incarceration. We also find that you're a worthless POS, and set damages at $0."
Something like that? ;)
Pretty much.
I like that!! Seriously though....we are all responsible for where we find ourselves each day....at least in part....I don't know what made the cops look at this guy in the first place but you can bet his prior conviction made them look even closer. Even if he was "rehabilitated" and a fine citizen...that prior act will follow him all his days....it is something he have hangig around his neck forever. Whose fault is that?....HIS....he paid his debt to society yes.....but actual life is different....momma always told me to consider the consequense of my actions because they might follow me forever......