How many malicious allegations made on the slenderest of evidence result in an innocent defendant being put through the ordeal of a trial?
Times, Sunday Times
They also said innocent defendants might be tempted to plead guilty rather than risk a long sentence.
The Sun
The episode reflects badly on a system in which vexatious libel suits can prove so costly to innocent defendants.
Times, Sunday Times
As long as we have plea bargaining, he maintains, innocent defendants should be free to use these pleas to enter advantageous plea bargains without lying.
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