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Originally posted by Desert_Rat:
No, that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying there needs to be an overhaul to the legal process that keeps these cases from dragging out that long.

I believe in the appeals process for exactly the same reason you do. I just don't believe in the amount of time it takes to work.
Ah, ok.

But there is definitely something wrong with the system - look how long it takes for them to schedule a trial. This isn't necessarily the fault of the accused.
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