Agree or Disagree?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon May 19, 2008 8:09 am

Thanks to DNA, many men previously convicted of various crimes have, and are, being released for crimes that they never committed, some, after as long as 24 years. I always thought that there was compensation that was paid to these people to help them re-adjust and to compensate them for wages lost.

Apparently that is not so. It seems that they are turned loose without even the new set of clothes and the $100. That is injustice. The system wrongfully convicted them and the system has a responsibility to do everything to right the wrong and help them re-adjust to society. In fact, there should even be legislation to that effect. The current situation in Dallas, Texas is tragic.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Mon May 19, 2008 8:21 am

totally agree!

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:30 am

That's what lawyers (gag) are for.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:32 am

On the other hand, lawyers put them in jail. If there was any justice, all responsible would be punished.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:32 am

I don't think that arresting cops are the problem. I think it's (evidence?) that is presented at trial, coupled with aggressive, overly ambitious District Attorneys that are prosecuting the cases.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon May 19, 2008 1:02 pm

Lon;869458 wrote: Thanks to DNA, many men previously convicted of various crimes have, and are, being released for crimes that they never committed, some, after as long as 24 years. I always thought that there was compensation that was paid to these people to help them re-adjust and to compensate them for wages lost.

Apparently that is not so. It seems that they are turned loose without even the new set of clothes and the $100. That is injustice. The system wrongfully convicted them and the system has a responsibility to do everything to right the wrong and help them re-adjust to society. In fact, there should even be legislation to that effect. The current situation in Dallas, Texas is tragic.

I believe that over here compensation is fairly automatic in those circumstances.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:36 pm

I hope that these released folks would have some friends and family to help them get back into a "normal" life. I just can't imagine the "culture shock" after being incarcerated for a long length of time. What these folks need is their dignity back and an apology from somebody.Temporary financial compensation should also be available.

IMO