The Fugitive's Choice
Usually, guys like Wesley do not accept their guilt right away. They commonly plead “not guilty” and get a lawyer, because they really don't have much to lose by doing this. Because he skipped, it was clear he wasn't going to be released on bail again and was going to sit in jail until the case was closed. If found guilty, he would most likely get credit for time served against his sentence. However, if he was found “not guilty,” he would just be released. Consider it the fugitive's choice. Its foundation is based on the premise that, having already skipped bail, the defendant is not going to get another chance to be released on bail; he is going to spend time in jail whether he pleads guilty or innocent. Unlike the prisoner's ...
Become an O’Reilly member and get unlimited access to this title plus top books and audiobooks from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers, thousands of courses curated by job role, 150+ live events each month,
and much more.
Read now
Unlock full access