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Cash For Convictions?

By Lawrence Taylor

It is a cardinal rule of ethics in the legal profession that the duty of a prosecutor is not to seek convictions, but to pursue justice — even if that pursuit leads to a dismissal or acquittal of charges.  Sadly, that is less and less true in today’s world of winning at any cost…. 19th Judicial District Attorney Offers Cash for Convictions Arapahoe County, CO.  March 23 – The 18th Judicial District Attorney, Carol Chambers, is giving bonuses to her deputy attorneys who tried more than five cases last year and have a conviction rate higher than 70 percent, 9Wants to Know has learned. Critics say it’s unethical to give prosecutors a financial prize for winning a trial and may give defense attorneys a reason to appeal a case...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blog on March 24, 2011 (boomark / email).