Let us remember that ours is a nation of lawyers and order. In the United States, a common expression used to describe the country is "a nation of lawyers
Just remember: when you go to court, you are trusting your fate to twelve people that weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty! It has long been a point of contention in the justice system: the reliability and credibility of the modern jury
"In the Halls of Justice the only justice is in the halls." - Lenny Bruce In the labyrinthine corridors of the justice system, a plethora of paradoxes and contradictions have long been a cornerstone of American law enforcement
What's this stuff about people being "released on their own recognizance"? Aren't we all out on own recognizance? There's a term being tossed around quite a bit these days that can leave even some legal professionals scratching their heads
"A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats." - Benjamin Franklin Here's a long news article, exceeding 500 characters, inspired by the Benjamin Franklin quote