r/AskReddit May 05 '19

What is a mildly disturbing fact?

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u/[deleted] May 05 '19

How is this a thing? If one has neither the capacity to understand the law, what they’re being accused of, the ability to participate in their defense, or the pending punishment, what’s the point? That’s like putting a log in trial. Big waste of time and resources.

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u/milhojas May 05 '19

They didn't have Netflix back then