And if so, would they get more prison time / a larger fine?

  • dgmib@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Exactly.

    Your choice is “Guilty” or “Not Guilty” not “Guilty” or “Innocent”.

    (And for the pedantic out there yes, there are more things you can plead than just guilty or not guilty)

    “Not guilty” doesn’t mean innocent, it just means you take the stance that prosecutors are unable to prove their version of events beyond reasonable doubt.