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Cameras In The Courtroom?
- Thread starter Skillet
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So it's not right in big cases like OJ Simpson? Or still just the outcome is okay? Don't you feel people have the right to know more the how instead of the one or two word answer what? Or do you think that it is not society's place, and they should just let the court take it's normal routine, and just give a verdict?
Those are official court documents (I know, I was a court reporter at one time) So, yeah--it's public record. Depositions, on the other hand, can be video or just a transcript--but those are usually not public record--unless they have been entered into evidence in the case.
Do you feel it should stay that way; as public documents. I feel it does more good than harm. I'd rather be embarrassed, but have the knowledge to know someone out there might see this, and lead to the conviction, or release of a criminal/wrongfully convicted.
That's part of our judicial system--a very big part. All cases are public (unless it's juvenile--which are sealed)
Your lawyer can cite these other cases to help your defense. Yes, they should be kept public. If they weren't public, you would never know if a person was getting a fair trial or not. If it was all sealed, how would I know if some lawyer really tried to give a person a good defense or not. How would you know if someone was convicted on trumped up evidence or it was a 'real' conviction.
Your lawyer can cite these other cases to help your defense. Yes, they should be kept public. If they weren't public, you would never know if a person was getting a fair trial or not. If it was all sealed, how would I know if some lawyer really tried to give a person a good defense or not. How would you know if someone was convicted on trumped up evidence or it was a 'real' conviction.
