Justice belied.

• Author: Peters, Charles
• Position: Book - Brief Article - Book Review

A book you must read is Courtroom 302 by Steve Bogira. It captures the reality of Criminal justice better than anything I've read, making clear that the system is run for the convenience of those who manage it--judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, and court clerks. One example is that judges are reluctant to let defendants out on bond because it's easier for court personnel to return them to jail than to do the paperwork required by bonds. Another is that...