DNA frees man who had served 27 years for murder

[MelBridgeman]

It seems to me that those wrongfull convictions have more to do with a crappy District Attorney at the time

Like many in Dallas County exonerated by DNA, Mr. Woodard was convicted during the era of District Attorney Henry Wade. Current District Attorney Craig Watkins has repeatedly said he believes that during this time, prosecutors were more focused on convictions than justice.

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A Texas legend known as ``The Chief'' around the Dallas courthouse, Wade
never lost a case he personally prosecuted.

mmmm.no shat

[Poison]

I often wonder (and it is a numbing thought) why homeless people dont commit more crimes with the jails being as cushy as they are, three square meals, heat, showers etc.
(And no im not saying homeless people are criminals)

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Poison

I often wonder (and it is a numbing thought) why homeless people dont commit more crimes with the jails being as cushy as they are, three square meals, heat, showers etc.
(And no im not saying homeless people are criminals)

have you seen the homeless hilton?

anyways..despite having showers and meals, i think most non criminals would find jails to be a living hell...

[Poison]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

have you seen the homeless hilton?

anyways..despite having showers and meals, i think most non criminals would find jails to be a living hell...

Fair enough, but try to put yourself in that position; cold, dirty and hungry, or behind bars, clean, fed and warm?

[RougeUnderoos]

Originally Posted by Poison

I often wonder (and it is a numbing thought) why homeless people dont commit more crimes with the jails being as cushy as they are, three square meals, heat, showers etc.
(And no im not saying homeless people are criminals)

Getting three squares and indoor plumbing might be nice, but a lot of people don't like the "locked in a small room" and "not allowed to to leave" aspects of prison life. Never mind that whole thing about being locked in a building full of convicted and potentially dangerous criminals.

We always talk about "country clubs" and "cushy jails". Has anyone ever actually spent time inside of one? The closest I've been is driving past that one in Bowden. It doesn't look quite as pleasant as I've been lead to believe, and criminals sure do try hard to stay out of there.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Azure

If you're going to have a death penalty, get rid of those on death row as quickly as possible.

You'd think that reading the original post in this thread would have helped you realize why this is a bad idea... wow...

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Poison

Fair enough, but try to put yourself in that position; cold, dirty and hungry, or behind bars, clean, fed and warm?

Some homeless people, how can i put this, choose to be on the streets, others have mental illnesses...the ones that hate their situation generally find away out....and i bet some of them prefer to be in jail...

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

It seems to me that those wrongfull convictions have more to do with a crappy District Attorney at the time

That sounds an awful lot like a quote in another thread I just read:

Originally Posted by Charles Manson

Bill we always had good days + I'm glad your gonna be a D.A. Be one who works for justice + not one who wants to win win + and don't care if people didn't do rong

Heres the CP thread: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=58015

and the original article: http://www.radarmagazine.com/from-th...ski_bill_2.php