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Old 09-22-2009, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito View Post
Also isn't part of the appeals process to see if a convicted felon is actually remorseful and reformed.
No. The purpose of the appeals process is to make sure that the defendant received due process -- a fair trial without prejudicial error. Remorse is irrelevant. You may be thinking of the parole process.

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek View Post
And she deserves due process???? Seriously??? Gimmie a break!
Ah, the glory of the American constitutional system and the Bill of Rights, where every citizen is entitled to due process whether he or she deserves it or not.
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