For those not familiar with a "Citizen Trial". It is usually done by qualified people. Such as real licensed lawyers. But not enforceable by the justice system. So no, the convicted person is not forced to jail. So why doing a Citizen Trial?
• Maybe when citizens are unhappy with their present justice system Citizen Trial are a satisfying lawful and peaceful alternative.
• Maybe a first step toward a potential enforceable sentence by the justice system?
• Maybe all the documentation and resulting efforts created by the Citizen Trial can potentially both inspire and support a trial by the justice system. With enforceable sentences.
For those not familiar with a "Citizen Trial". It is usually done by qualified people. Such as real licensed lawyers. But not enforceable by the justice system. So no, the convicted person is not forced to jail. So why doing a Citizen Trial?
• Maybe when citizens are unhappy with their present justice system Citizen Trial are a satisfying lawful and peaceful alternative.
• Maybe a first step toward a potential enforceable sentence by the justice system?
• Maybe all the documentation and resulting efforts created by the Citizen Trial can potentially both inspire and support a trial by the justice system. With enforceable sentences.
• Maybe good to educate citizens