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Originally Posted by VO #23
Not true at all. Canadian Crowns are not supposed to necessarily go for convictions - they are there to ensure justice is done. They also have great disclosure requirements and often will tip their hand as to type of sentencing they will go after should they go to trial as a starting place to perhaps make a plea arrangement. Crown prosecutors aren't your best friend, but they are hardly there to lock you up and throw away the key until the end of time.
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I don't know of any legal system where the crown/state is supposed to go for convictions over ensuring justice is done, that doesn't mean it's advisable to discuss your case without counsel.